Musty Cloth Book

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA(Zone 10a) Dec 04, 2006

I bought a cloth book to give as a Christmas gift. It is brand new but smells musty. Is there any way to get rid of the smell? Washing (total immersion) of the book is not recommended. Right now I have it outside in the sun to air out and get some 6% humidity. It's been out there a few hours and still smells the same.

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AngelSong Victoria, TX(Zone 9b) Dec 04, 2006

Febreeze??

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA(Zone 10a) Dec 04, 2006

That's worth a try. I don't have any on hand but I can get some the next time I'm at the store.

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kooger Oostburg, WI(Zone 5b) Dec 05, 2006

How about sprinkling some baking soda on it? It absorbs odors too.

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Mahnot DFW area, TX(Zone 7b) Dec 06, 2006

Put it in a plastic bag for a day or two with an unwrapped
bar of deodorant soap. Should do the trick.

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA(Zone 10a) Dec 07, 2006

Thank you for the suggestion. I don't have deodorant soap per se, but I have some soap that is fairly strong-smelling so I tried that. Today (after one day) the book smells like musty roses. By tomorrow it should be presentable.

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Mahnot DFW area, TX(Zone 7b) Dec 09, 2006

Good, Kelli. It also works for old furniture with
musty drawers.

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andidandi Dec 12, 2006

I have read that putting newspaper between the pages and then applying pressure by placing a heavy object on it for a few days will draw out some of the musty odor. You might also try wrapping it in newspaper and putting it into a plastic bag of kitty litter for a few days.

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Jazzpunkin Springfield, OH(Zone 5b) Dec 13, 2006

My concern would be that once the deoderant smell was gone the mustiness would return. I vote for febreeze I had a brand new baby sleeper that had been packed into a box and in the basement for 4 years. I febreezed it and it still smells great 2 months later

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rebeccanne Gold Beach, OR(Zone 9a) Dec 14, 2006

I have heard that you can put fabric softener sheets between the pages and close tightly in zip lock bag to elimate the odor. Have not tried that but sounded good.

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Cheryl_IL (Zone 5b) Dec 15, 2006

I've heard the kitty litter works great.

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