"Martin" wrote in message
et...
A previous tenant apparently spilled perfume of some sort in one of
the cabinets. We've tried to get rid of the residual odor by
painting it over with shellac, but it's still pretty strong after 3
years.

It may have permeated so far into the particle board that sealing just the
exposed surface won't do it. It may even permeat surrounding maerial. Can
the offending piece be cut out and replaced?

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