"Dee" wrote in message
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My sister-in-law wanted me to ask for suggestions in getting the smell of
stale rat urine out of wood furniture. Her parents had the furniture in
storage and she's decided she wants to use it, but it smells. Any
suggestions? She tried bleach (with the intention of refinishing the
furniture) but it didn't help.

Thanks for any advice.

Shellac is supposed to seal in any odors. It is a good finish in its own
right, but is also a good layer between other coatings.