How Do You Get Musty Smell Out Of Wood Shelves?
Wood shelves stored in damp areas can develop a musty, mildew smell even if no visible mold or mildew is present. Ridding shelves of the odor is not always easy. You can try bleach on many surfaces as bleach kills mold and mildew and many other odor-causing organisms. Using bleach on wood, however, may cause some fading or drying of the wood. If you do use bleach, you should only use it highly diluted (one part bleach to 10 parts water) and rinse it off the wood afterward. Fortunately, you also have other products to choose from that are as effective for removing the dank, musty smell from your wood shelves. Wipe down the shelves with a dry sponge to remove surface dust. Follow with a clean, damp sponge to remove more dust or dirt. Mix 1 part water to 1 part white vinegar in a bowl. Soak up some of this mixture in a sponge, squeezing out the excess and then wipe it over all the shelves. Vinegar has slight antiseptic and antifungal properties and is a natural deodorizer. Rinse the spong
