Have you noticed foul smell form in drawers because they remain closed majority of the time. Mould and mildew can cause these smell and if it is in your chest drawers, your clothes and items will pick up the unpleasant smell.
Before you follow these simple tips from the www.hunker.com website to get rid of that unpleasant smell, clean out your drawers and wipe the contents inside.
Step 1
Use white bread and white vinegar.
They will neutralise odours from your chest of drawers.
Place one slice of white bread into a small deep bowl and saturate the bread with white vinegar. Place the bowl inside the drawer and let it sit for 24 hours.
Use a bowl that is deep enough so the vinegar will not spill when you open the door.
Step 2
Try newspaper. Wad up newspaper to fill the entire space of the drawer. The newspaper will absorb the odours and get rid of them. Replace the newspaper every three days. This may take up to two weeks to be effective.
Step 3
Use baking soda. Pour a box of baking soda into a bowl. The baking soda will neutralise the smell and refresh your drawer.
Step 4
Try wood shavings. Cedar or pine shavings may be effective in getting rid of smells from your drawers.
Place the wood chips in a bowl and put them in the drawers. The wood shavings will reduce the odour and absorb any moisture. Moisture frequently causes odours.
Step 5
Use charcoal. Charcoal effectively absorbs smell. Place a few charcoal pieces into small bowls and put them in the drawers. Let the charcoal sit for 24 hours and then check to see if the odours are gone. If not, then let the charcoal remain for another day.
Step 6
Use elbow grease. In a bucket, mix mild dish-washing soap with hot water.
Use a clean cloth and submerge it in the water and wring out the excess water. Scrub the insides of your drawers, making sure you clean all the surfaces.
This may wash away odour-causing residues that were on the wood. Make sure your drawers are dry before refilling them.
