[abbymimi]

We have a linen closet and a couple sets of cabinets that have an odor to them. It's not mold or any of the problem odors - just old and yucky smelling. Both are made of real wood with drywall in closet. Any suggestions regarding cleaning or keeping a cleaner smell?

[ballengerb1]

If you want to keep the look but get rid of that odor try 2 coats of clear satin polyurathane. Repaint if you don't like the finish. Insurance companies use a silver spray paint to seal odors from fires, could try that.

[abbymimi]

My cabinets are already painted... use the polyurathane over the paint?

[ballengerb1]

Yes, on the inside. The poly will act like a seal keeping odors inside the material.

[johnster2008]

Try using vinegar to wipe the wood down. Then put a large box of arm and hammer soda in each cadinet.After a few weeks the smell should be gone.I hope that helps you.