smell tag
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How to get rid of damp type smell from MDF drawers Set of 4 drawers, got a yukky smell, almost like a damp type smell but it's not damp, the smell gets onto the clothes. Any ideas apart from mothballs which I hate? Thanks in advance |
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Paint smell What paint is guaranteed to have no smell? Ive just had some painting done and the guy told me it had no smell, but its just about knocking me out! I still have more work to have done but ill supply the odour free paint if you can tell me which brand? Tha... |
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Smell from Toilet - on septic system We have a new septic system (only 3 weeks old) and there is a smell coming from the toilet room sometimes but not others (its a fishy smell). It's hard to pinpoint where exactly its coming from and it goes as quickly as it appears. Any ideas please? |
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Chemical smell in furniture I purchased a tall boy about 12 mths ago and it had that horrid new smell.well it has got worse. It is the coated chip board stuff and I am wondering if it is the glue theyhave used. I had clothes stored in it.all biffed now cause of the smell. I have put... |
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Coil dry for heat pump - smell We just got our Fujitsu inverter heat pump serviced, as it always blows out smelly air when turned on. Nothings changed, and they said to use Coil Dry to stop the smell, which we have done. But now everytime it is turned on we have to do this, |
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Musty, storage smell in a fabric covered chair. The material looks to be a sanderson cotton, it was bought from a 2nd hand shop. We have tried 3 days in the sun, baking soda type powder, and pillow perfume spray. Any more ideas please. |
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Getting rid of fousty smell Have had some bags (canvas and some sort of plastic) in storage under the house for a while. They now have a fousty smell -sort you get when it's been a bit dampish.Any ideas on how to get rid of the smell as have tried airing them in the sunshine wit... |
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New Septic Tank Smell this. a possum thats been dead for a while will have heaps of bacteria |
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Getting rid of ant taste / smell I found out too late that my electric kettle was full of ants - not sure why anyway after l had boiled them up then rinsed out kettle a few times,but there is still a smell of ants - formic acid. If l keep boiling with fresh water will it fade? |
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Clearing bad smell Had underfloor insulation replaced and we have been left with a nasty musty stinky odour would like to clear any suggestions? |
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Organisation that will identify house smell? I noticed someone else on here asking for help re a smell. We have a problem with what I thought was a decorating smell in front part of the house. However it has gone on rather long. Tried the paper towel and foil test but neither helper nor I could pin ... |
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Ideas please on how to get rid of nicotine smell From kauri scotch chest. Has been in non-smokers possession for 35 years and I have inherited it. I can still smell it. The great aunt that had it, smoked like a chimney and never opened a window. Everything in her home was yellow even the fridge. Mum had... |
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Persian Carpet, how to get cat urine smell out, it is wool with a cotton back, a big rug 3x3 metres. Could professional dry cleaning do it. Thanks |
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Damp Smell - Advice Please There is a strong damp smell coming up from the concrete floor in the flat I rent. When you pull out the drawers on the dressing table, all the clothes smell damp and the same with the bedding. There is mould around the bottom of the dressing table plus a... |
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Musty smell prevention storing soft toys/books Anyone have any good ideas of how to store some favourite books and toys longer term that would prevent the musty smell? Would be stored in a stable temp cool area under stair cupboard in plastic bins. Dry and cool no damp. Are there charcoal sachets or a... |
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Getting smoke smell out of cars hi does anyone know a product that can help reduce this odour? |
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Smell in particle board I had a whole watermelon sitting in a bag on the carpet but unknown to me, it was rotten inside and overnight leaked rotten juice everywhere. We have done everything to try and get the smell out of the carpet but it hasn't worked so today my carpet layer ... |
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Gas Smell - Infinity hot water system We moved into a house with Infinity Gas hot water (lpg bottles outside) instead of a hot water cylinder 3 years ago. Just today i noticed a slight gas smell when i opened the cupboard where the gas cabinet thing is. I was wondering if this was normal? I c... |
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