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Removing musty smell from dresser drawers
Wanda Ball Wanda Ball Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have a couple of dressers that were stored in my basement that now have a musty smell in the drawers. I was wondering if anyone has ever dealt with the issue and h... See more

How do you get the smell out of a storage ottoman?
Becky Becky Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I purchased a brand new storage ottoman and it has a smell on the inside on the fabric they lined it with. I have tried numerous cleaners, and nothing seems to work a... See more

How do I get rid of a cat urine smell in a new house?
Pamela Pamela Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Looking for a new house, really like one, BUT, when we walked in the first thing is an OVERWHELMING smell of cat urine! The house has been on the market for less than... See more

Why does my house smell like sewer every time it rains?
Donna R Donna R Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Here I am again with an "old house" problem! Every time it rains hard my house smells like sewer and I am at a loss as to the cause. I put in a new sump pump, had t... See more

bad smell in car..sour milk?
Bernice H Bernice H Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Ok ,another problem! We bought an 07 Toyota Sienna the other day, there is a smell in there, like maybe some milk had spilled and spoiled..the carpets were shampoo... See more

What causes 'old person smell'?
Kathryn Kathryn Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I got into the car with my daughter this evening to go to the store and she said 'mom, you smell like old people'. I had showered 4 hours earlier and just brushed my... See more

How to get dog urine smell out of artificial lawn?
Julie Bevan Julie Bevan Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Is there a way to get rid of dogs urine smell out of my artificial lawn? It really stinks on warm days and nothing I try works! I am fed up sitting on our patio and t... See more

How to remove urine smell from concrete?
Thayerlaura Thayerlaura Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Please HELP!!! Due to dogs, the urine smell in the concrete in out basement will knock you over. It is so bad you can smell it all through out our house. What is th... See more

Has anyone had any success at getting the sour smell out of front load washers?
Kay Cass Kay Cass Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have an LG front load washer that smells, and makes my laundry smell also. I always leave the door and soap tray open. (which I don't like and shouldn't have to d... See more

Stinky smell from bathroom
Diane Diane Answered on Jul 07, 2024

My husband and I bought an older home 8 years ago. Each fall we have a horrible smell that comes from the bathroom area but drifts all throughout the house. It smells... See more

How to rid of cigarette smoke from wood furniture
Valerie Valerie Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Recently I purchased these only to discover these tables smell like cigarette smoke. Any ideas of how to eliminate the awful odor? Hoping not to ruin the wicker. Plz ... See more

Cleaning smelly, smokey furniture
Patti Patti Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Hello I purchased a set of 1940s furniture as shown below and unfortunately it's stinks of smoke and an old smell. I'm currently trying vinegar and bleach to get rid... See more

Turpentine odour
Kar2279993 Kar2279993 Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have used turpentine to kill bora in a set of drawers. I aired them in fresh air for 3 days . 3 coats of chalk paint, followed by 3 coats of cabots varnish to seal ... See more

How do you clean a leather rag rug...should I put into machine on gen?
Hud23075182 Hud23075182 Answered on Jul 07, 2024

@ auction, I bought a leather rug, looks like those fabric rag rugs, and now wondered how I would clean it.... in machine on a gentle wash; wash by hand with "shampoo... See more

How do I clean this beautiful old rocker?
Ltt834476 Ltt834476 Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Found this beautiful old rocker for sell on side of road. Need help on how to clean the buildup on top of rocker and make it smell better. Has a very old smell to it.

What to do about a stinky apartment toilet
Lisa Ochoa Lisa Ochoa Answered on Jul 07, 2024

We just moved to San Antonio and we were blessed with a wonderful apartment, but the upgrades are still going on throughout the complex. We on the other hand have a t... See more

Pet Urine removal
Dana Godwin Dana Godwin Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I rescued a huge rug (worth saving) but it has smells to it ~any suggestions?

Remove odor from antique dresser drawers
Denise Hosner Denise Hosner Answered on Jul 07, 2024

My dressers are 65 year old mahogany. My clothes all smell like old musty wood. There is no water damage or mildew, just old age. I have tried odor neutrilizers, news... See more

A foul smell similar to a light Sewer smell that comes & goes
Tri28903126 Tri28903126 Answered on Jul 07, 2024

With no rhyme or reason this light sewer smell has been present for many years on and off. I’ve had a half dozen plumbers attempt to figure it out. One Plummer cut ... See more

Weird smell from a cork stopper
Livia Lau Livia Lau Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Hi. I bought this jug with cork stopper at Ikea. The cork stopper has a weird and heavy smell. Is there anyone knows how to get rid of the smell?

How can I get the Rustoleum Paint Smell out of my headboard?
Bernice H Bernice H Answered on Jul 07, 2024

We got this headboard at rehab store. A bargain. Hubs sanded,and painted with rustoleum, a coat of primer, coat of white and then a clear gloss coat. We waited in bet... See more

How do I get cigarette smoke smell out of a piano?
Karen Karen Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I got a beautiful piano for free and was so excited tillthe deloveryman asked me if I smoke. He ssod the piano smells. I used rubbing alcohol a d a paper towel to cle... See more

How do I get rid of the smell of my straw jute rug?
Gina.ezone Gina.ezone Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I love this rug, and especially that its all natural, but my husband hates it because of the smell. I admit it stinks, but I hate to part with it. Miss Kitty really l... See more

How to get cat pee smell out of couch?
Dustin Dustin Answered on Jul 07, 2024

My dear cat had an accident on my couch, leaving behind an unpleasant smell and unsightly stains. I'm determined to tackle this issue head-on, so I would greatly appr... See more

Musty/closed up smell in newly purchased home
Charlynne Wondra Charlynne Wondra Answered on Jul 07, 2024

i just bought a home that had been mostly vacant except part time weekends for the past 10 years and the home smells musty. It is kinda hard to open all windows and d... See more

How to get rid of musty smell in upholstered furniture?
Zach Waxer Zach Waxer Answered on Jul 07, 2024

Hey folks, I'm dealing with a bit of a stinky situation over here😁😁😁My favorite upholstered chair has been sitting in storage and has developed a musty smell... See more

Why does my washer smell like fish?
Sarah Sarah Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I've noticed a fishy smell coming from my washing machine. What is the reason for this and how can I clean my washer to get rid of the odor?

What could be causing a smell coming from under the kitchen sink?
Reb T Reb T Answered on Jul 07, 2024

For months now we have smelled a funny odor under the kitchen sink, it’s a new home on a slab, it has an aav valve a dishwasher and disposal, I have cleaned all tho... See more

How can I keep my small patio dog hair and smell free?
Liza Erisme Liza Erisme Answered on Jul 07, 2024

I have a small patio off the front of my apartment that I've turned into a little garden. I have 2 welsh corgis who shed a LOT! I keep the poop picked up but between ... See more