Things You Will Need
Many times the furniture itself is in decent condition and when you remove the musty smell, the furniture can be part of an inviting sitting area where friends and family can enjoy the company of one another.
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Sprinkle the furniture with a light dusting of baking soda and let sit overnight. Remove any cushions or other removable parts and sprinkle those as well.
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Vacuum the furniture the next morning using a hose attachment to get rid of the baking soda. Baking soda is a natural odor absorber that will have pulled most, if not all, of the musty smell out of the furniture.
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Spray the furniture with a 50/50 solution of water and distilled vinegar. Cover the entire furniture piece with a light mist and allow to air dry. If any odor is present after a few hours, spray on another application.
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Sit the furniture outdoors in direct sunlight for several hours, when possible, to air out. Fresh air often reduces or entirely removes the musty smells.