I love antiquing, searching for that one perfect piece that will remind me of the past. On the down side, antiques can smell really musty. Here are some easy ideas to freshen yours up. When you get a piece home, clean it well, dust all of the little crevices and take out any drawers and clean behind them.
When it is nice and clean, wipe down the unfinished surfaces with a fabric softener sheet. Make sure that you hit the insides of drawers, the back and the bottom. The fabric softener will seep into the fibers and help freshen the piece.
You could also use some wintergreen oil on a cotton ball. Just wipe it over all of the inside and underneath parts. The wintergreen oil will linger and make the furniture smell fresher. Put an opened bar of soap into the drawers or cabinets. This can serve two purposes if you're using the piece for storing clothes. The soap also acts as a sachet to freshen your clothes.
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