Fill a bucket with warm water, then add around 250 ml of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda. Place the affected clothing items in the bucket until they are fully submerged. Allow the clothing to soak for a minimum of 30 minutes, but longer if possible.
How do you cover up cedar smell?
You might try wiping the insides with my beloved vinegar on a cloth. If cleaning and lightly sanding the inside of the chest do not help, then your last resort is to seal in the odor by using an oil-based primer on the interior. Then paint the inside with latex paint.Dec 3, 2011
Does cedar smell forever?
Fresh, fresh cedar in quantity can be smelled from much farther away! All cedar will dry over time as oil evaporates into the air (like it should). As scent fades, sand your cedar or spray it with Cedar Power Spray. A light touch will do.Sep 6, 2017
How do you get cedar smell out of cedar chest?
Wet a lint-free white cloth with white vinegar, wringing out excess moisture. Wipe down all interior surfaces of the chest, then let the chest air dry while open. Repeat if needed to remove any remaining spots or slight odors.
Will my clothes smell like cedar?
Clothing that is stored in drawers or chests made of cedar tends to absorb the scent of the cedar over time. Sometimes clothes pick up cedar smells because a cedar chip was used in a storage container to ward off insects. Regular washing alone often does not eliminate this strong odor.
How do you make an old cedar chest smell good?
- Remove all items in the chest and wipe down the lining with warm water to remove dust and the surface coating of grime. ...
- Sand the wood by hand with 60-grit sandpaper. ...
- Apply a few drops of natural cedar oil to a clean cloth and rub the wood to enhance the natural aroma even more.
Do cedar closets make clothes smell?
Clothing stored in cedar closets can take on a mild cedar odor, which usually fades in a few hours of being removed from the closet. ... While most find the scent of cedar pleasing, some don't—make sure you enjoy the aroma before installing cedar lining in a closet.Sep 15, 2017