I purchased a cedar quilt chest from a yard sale. After getting it home, I noticed a diesel smell coming from it. It appears someone possibly stored a diesel can on top of it for a while, that leaked, causing a slight stain and foul odor. Any ideas how to remove the diesel smell from the wood?
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I would try Nok-Out. You can get it on Amazon.
Orange Glo is safe for cedar and is good against diesel smells.
I may have some Orange Glo. Will the moisture not hurt the wood?
It needs to be aired out good, for sure. Does it feel oily? If so, baking soda over the oily spots will help soak up the oil.
As near as I remember, it did not have an oily residue. I had put it into a storage shed because I couldn't stand the odor in the house, but I'd like to start using it if I can.
You say that a diesel can might have been set on top of this chest, so, does that mean the odor is on the outside and not on the inside? I would hope the odor is on the outside.
If the odor is on the outside you could try to absorb the residue with baking soda, fine coffee grounds, cat urine smell remover, or even a mechanic's hand soap (GoJo hand Cleaner I use for greasy spots). You can then try lightly sanding with fine sandpaper to return the wood to its natural odor. It may take several times to remove all of the odor.
I purchased it a few months ago, so I wish I had thought of these ideas when I put it into the storage shed. I couldn't stand the smell in the house. As near as I remember, the smell is on the outside only. There was a slight discoloration, but I don't think there was an oily residue. I didn't smell it at the time that I bought it, but once it was closed up in the car on the way home, it was very noticeable. I will probably try all the above suggestions because I really want to be able to use it. Thanks a bunch!
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