I received a Teak wood chest (I wanted cedar) from my mother-in-law which she has had for over 30 years. It is in good shape for being so old and has very detailed carvings (it was purchased overseas). Her instructions for cleaning were twice a year wipe it down using a soft paint brush and Liquid Gold.
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Try wiping it down with white vinegar. I seems to get rid of all kinds of odors. I have also heard of putting charcoal (the kind without the lighter fluid added)in the chests to rid them of odors
Do you have a garage or back porch? You could spray/wash it with Febreeze on a damp cloth, then leave it open to the air for a few days...it might even take a week or so. My parents have both smoked my entire life so I am used to having to let my things air out before I bring them into my home!
God Bless,
Sheila Saey in Decatur, IL
They make cedar sheets that can be sawed to fit inside your teak chest to make it smell like a cedar chest. I did this to two of mine that were handed down to me. Have also done this to an old trunk and my closets.
I just went through this. A dresser my friend gave me smelled so bad. I took the back piece of wood off the back and took it outside and let it sit out in the sun for 2 weeks. I would take a rag and wash with murphy's oil soap. I put newspaper in the drawers and it helped
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