How to get rid of old smells/odors in wooden drawers?

lynda try keeping soap bar in each drawer , I used the same trick to remove the odors from my old suitcase and it worked! It smells amazing now ! It takes few weeks and a soap bar with good , strong fragrance

I cleaned and painted the inside drawers of a dresser i was upcycling and they turned out fresh and clean. To make it fun i used up paint in sample pots that were cluttering up my paint storage area and each drawer is a surprise when opened as they are all different colors. You could then use a drawer liner or a bar of lovely scented soap tucked in a corner to scent the drawer and its contents.

HI Lynda! There are many articles to help you with this. Good luck Lynda.

http://www.housecleaningcentral.com/en/cleaning-tips/bedrooms/how-to-get-odors-out-of-drawers.html

https://sarahjoyblog.com/

https://www.hunker.com/13422363/how-to-get-rid-of-a-smell-in-a-chest-of-drawers

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/furniture/q-remove-odor-from-antique-dresser-drawers-10920096

How to Eliminate Odors in Wood

Your best hope for sealing in any odors is shellac. It makes an excellent barrier coat over all wood species, and it sticks to almost anything. Zinsser makes a great product for this purpose, called Bullseye SealCoat. It’s a clear dewaxed shellac that you can apply to those drawer interiors easily with a brush. It dries quickly and should help to diminish mice, mildew, musty, smoke, urine smell. And since it doesn’t contain wax, you can apply other finishes like lacquer or varnish over it — they’ll stick just fine. SealCoat is also handy to have around the shop as a general purpose wood finish and sanding sealer. So, I’m sure you’ll find other uses for what’s left of the quart you buy.