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mkukoda
Sep 15, 2010, 10:57 AM
I am moving into a house that has paneling in the kitchen. There is an odor comes from the paneling that is all over the house. I tried to wash the paneling with Murphys Oil but the odor got worse. Please help me. I am moving in in 2 days.

ballengerb1
Sep 15, 2010, 11:10 AM
Owning or renting? Wood paneling in a kitchen is not the greatest idea since wood can and will absorb odors. I could also be something else, worse, behind the paneling.

mkukoda
Sep 15, 2010, 11:13 AM
Renting and all the paneling smells not just some or a portion

ballengerb1
Sep 15, 2010, 11:15 AM
If your landlord is not willing to do anything about it you have to decide if you can tolerate it or not, move in or not. Most of the fixes I can think off should not be considered by a renter.

mkukoda
Sep 15, 2010, 11:19 AM
I am already moving in so it is to late. Can I use vinager or bleach?

ballengerb1
Sep 15, 2010, 11:54 AM
No, do not use either on wood paneling. Will the LL allow you to cover the paneling with a satin or dull polyurathane?