nuky8181 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2010 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chia90 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeda 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2010 how about 'musty' smell in kitchen cabinets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayhwz 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 how about smelly shoe cabinet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobhouse 1 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 how about smelly shoe cabinet? er try those bamboo charcoal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeda 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayhwz 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2010 tea bags used tea bags? what tea? green tea? lipton tea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camo 1 Report post Posted July 28, 2010 used tea bags? what tea? green tea? lipton tea? i put those lipton teabag (or anything cheap). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crash022 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 well there is always lampe berger. they get rid of all kinds of smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites