Prevention Of Pungent Smell From Wardrobe

[nuky8181 0]

Hi there,

I have been reading some of the post about pungent smell from wardrobe. I also bought wardrobe from Vhive couple of years back and it has kept on giving off this pungent smell. I do not totally blame Vhive. I think it has to do with the wood used.

For these few years, I use stuff like thirsty hippo reduce the chances of the build up of the pungent smell but I think this is not the solution and too frequent change of the hippo is required.

Changing a new one is going to burn my pocket so before doing that, I am thinking of painting it. I saw those nippon paint for wood surfaces. They have those that prevent mold and also waterproof for easy cleaning. Do you guys think that by painting a coat of such paint over the wood, would prevent the build up of the pungent smell?

[bepgof 20]

Hi there,

I have been reading some of the post about pungent smell from wardrobe. I also bought wardrobe from Vhive couple of years back and it has kept on giving off this pungent smell. I do not totally blame Vhive. I think it has to do with the wood used.

For these few years, I use stuff like thirsty hippo reduce the chances of the build up of the pungent smell but I think this is not the solution and too frequent change of the hippo is required.

Changing a new one is going to burn my pocket so before doing that, I am thinking of painting it. I saw those nippon paint for wood surfaces. They have those that prevent mold and also waterproof for easy cleaning. Do you guys think that by painting a coat of such paint over the wood, would prevent the build up of the pungent smell?

Read this, choose the best.

http://www.wackyhometips.com/smell.htm

Edited July 10, 2010 by bepgof

[chia90 0]

Hi there,

I have been reading some of the post about pungent smell from wardrobe. I also bought wardrobe from Vhive couple of years back and it has kept on giving off this pungent smell. I do not totally blame Vhive. I think it has to do with the wood used.

For these few years, I use stuff like thirsty hippo reduce the chances of the build up of the pungent smell but I think this is not the solution and too frequent change of the hippo is required.

Changing a new one is going to burn my pocket so before doing that, I am thinking of painting it. I saw those nippon paint for wood surfaces. They have those that prevent mold and also waterproof for easy cleaning. Do you guys think that by painting a coat of such paint over the wood, would prevent the build up of the pungent smell?

I had the same problem with vhive wardrobe in the past too... I tot it was the glue... but over time, the smell is not as strong anymore.... maybe you can try charcoal? and try air the wardrobe by opening all wardrobe doors, with your windows wide open too...

good luck.

[bepgof 20]

I had the same problem with vhive wardrobe in the past too... I tot it was the glue... but over time, the smell is not as strong anymore.... maybe you can try charcoal? and try air the wardrobe by opening all wardrobe doors, with your windows wide open too...

good luck.

The smell is the result of chemical fumigation to the wood for anti-insect treatment, mainly anti-termite. Smell "attacks" nose & eye. I supposed your room is not so well ventilated. Drying agent won't help. Only way is to dilute the smell with air over time. Forced ventilation can cut short timing.

Edited July 12, 2010 by bepgof

[jeda 0]

how about 'musty' smell in kitchen cabinets?

[bepgof 20]

how about 'musty' smell in kitchen cabinets?

Put vinegar in dishes. Put dishes here & there for a day or 2. All "musty" smell bye bye, smell of vinegar "attack" nose, be careful. Seem you have "damped" ambience, water entered wood? Soak cloth in water for a few days? I guess most likely your some habits have caused this smell.

Edited July 12, 2010 by bepgof

[rayhwz 0]

how about smelly shoe cabinet?

[noobhouse 1]

how about smelly shoe cabinet?

er try those bamboo charcoal?

[bepgof 20]

er try those bamboo charcoal?

Open door for few hr/a week. Fan blow/The best is don't put smelly shoes inside lor.

Edited July 21, 2010 by bepgof

[jeda 0]

Put vinegar in dishes. Put dishes here & there for a day or 2. All "musty" smell bye bye, smell of vinegar "attack" nose, be careful. Seem you have "damped" ambience, water entered wood? Soak cloth in water for a few days? I guess most likely your some habits have caused this smell.

after the musty smell bye bye, the vinegar smell will still linger?

this is my first set of cabinet which i inherited from the previous owner - still in good condition except the lower cabinet have musty smell. what bad habits should i avoid to prevent future musty smell? Thirsty hippo for wardrobe is ok, but kitchen cabinet?

TIA.

[bepgof 20]

after the musty smell bye bye, the vinegar smell will still linger?

this is my first set of cabinet which i inherited from the previous owner - still in good condition except the lower cabinet have musty smell. what bad habits should i avoid to prevent future musty smell? Thirsty hippo for wardrobe is ok, but kitchen cabinet?

TIA.

Thirsty hippon is drying agent, can "absorbe" the smell for a period of time & effect is temporary only. Same thing for vinegar = this smell overides another smell, effect is temporary. Ventilation is the key. My mil leave open all cabinet doors open for a few hrs with a week, usually on sunday night.

Edited July 21, 2010 by bepgof

[camo 1]

tea bags

[rayhwz 0]

tea bags

used tea bags?

what tea? green tea? lipton tea?

[camo 1]

used tea bags?

what tea? green tea? lipton tea?

i put those lipton teabag (or anything cheap).

[crash022 0]

well there is always lampe berger.

they get rid of all kinds of smell.