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    Aug 25, 2007, 05:08 PM
    Foul odor from laminate shelving
    There is a foul odor emanating from a laminate shelving unit which smells like my son's old dirty gym socks. Is there a problem with the glue or what? How can I get rid of the odor? Thanks!
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    Aug 25, 2007, 06:46 PM
    I suspect that you have mold or mildew growing in/on the particle board under the laminate. Save yourself the trouble, throw it out. Mold in particle board is not easy to kill.

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