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    May 23, 2010, 11:48 AM
    Remove mothball smell from antique dresser
    How do you remove moth ball odor from an antique dresser?
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    May 23, 2010, 01:57 PM

    Take the drawers out and set them in the sun for a full day. Put a box fan pointing inside the dresser and run it for a day. You could also make a solution of 2 parts water 1 part white vinegar and lightly spray the interior surfaces. Do not get this on the finished surfaces

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