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Musty Smell In Suitcase?

How do you get rid of the musty smell in luggage?

By Sondra from FL

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October 5, 20071 found this helpful
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Put a few pieces of chalk or charcoal (not the kind with lighter fluid in it) in the case, close it up for a few days, the odor should be gone after. You can also try a piece of potato or apple. I've never used those but I have heard it works.
Good luck!

 
January 31, 20111 found this helpful
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Try soaking a couple of crumpled up pieces of newspaper in regular vinegar, put them inside and close it up for a few days. It worked for me. Good luck. Regards, lori

 

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February 1, 20111 found this helpful
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Other things that are good for odors are baking soda and coffee grounds. Set a dish of one or the other, or both inside the suitcase and leave for a few days.

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You might also try one of those silica gel packs that comes with purchased items to remove moisture.

 
June 1, 20111 found this helpful
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I just handled the problem with musical instrument cases, which are specialized luggage. Leave them open and spray daily with a few drops of tree tea oil in warm water. It's taken two weeks or so but the rank mold odor is almost completely gone.

 

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January 27, 20110 found this helpful

I like Lysol Disinfectant in the brown bottle to help in removing stale odor. Just put in with water and wipe the interior well. Leave open to dry and if the odor is still pungent, then sprinkle some baking soda in it and close it up for a few days.

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Check it again and if the odor is still prevalent, then seek a professional.

 

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January 28, 20110 found this helpful

You can line the bottom and sides of the luggage with a large cloth and place charcoal (non-fluid that lights it kind) in it. Close it up and leave it be for a few days and the charcoal will soak up the odor. The best part is that you can still use the charcoal on the barby. ;-)

 

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January 29, 20110 found this helpful

Try putting Fabric Softner sheets in suitcase and closing it up for a few days.

 
September 13, 20160 found this helpful
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FYI...Tried fabric softener sheets for the mold smell in old luggage and it didn't work. I think it will have to be something that pulls the odor out and doesn't just cover it up.

 
January 29, 20111 found this helpful

Open one end of a box of antibacterial soap, like Irish Spring or Dial. Leave the hard soap in the box and put it in the suitcase and close it up for a week or so.

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This works well. To keep the suitcase smelling fresh, just put the open ended box with the soap in it back in your suitcase after your trip.

 

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