Removing mildew odor

deadgoose · 2011-07-28T00:40:38+00:00

Current project is refurbishing an antique doll trunk for my wife touse for her sewing and knitting stuff. Dates to around the 20s.Unfortunately, the inside is in pretty sorry shape, so the moldyfabric has to come out. The outside will yield to some metal polishand a little steel wool here and there.The problem is, how do I get rid of the mold/mildew odor? I plan onlining the trunk with craft paper, then wallpaper, as I have done fora larger trunk. That should seal thing in pretty good, but still, I'dlike to get the odor out. At the moment, it is being dis-assembled,and drying out on my workbench.Any hints/ideas would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!/paul