Trying to Save a Cedar Chest from MOTHBALL Smell

This gorgeous vintage cedar chest had so much potential… until I opened it and got hit with a wave of that unmistakable mothball smell. If you’ve ever inherited or thrifted old furniture that reeks of mothballs, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

In this video, I walk you through my full process of removing mothball odor from a cedar chest—step by step. I’ll show you what worked, what didn’t, and a few tricks that might help if you’re trying to deodorize old wood furniture yourself.

Whether you’re dealing with a family heirloom, a hope chest, or a vintage find, I hope this video helps you save the piece—and your nose.

In this video you’ll learn:
– How to remove mothball smell from a cedar chest
– Natural ways to eliminate odors from wood
– Why cedar chests were used for storage
– Refreshing that cedar smell
– What mothballs are and why they were used

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