My new oak bed furniture smells ugly, like sweat! Help!


Cowboy , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 11:47:35 PM

l bought a new bed head and footboard, oak hardwood with veneer, handrubbed 
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finish.Within a week l noticed a foul smell, like body sweat.It is 
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definately the wood because l put my nose to it,,,what can l do to get rid 
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of this smell?Will it eventually go away?Bed is 2 months old.
 
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Hooch<3 , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 03:41:41 AM

Get in contact with the people you bought the pieces from and  
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ask them what kind of finish they put on it. They may have used the wrong  
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product. I would definately let them know, and have them fix it if that is  
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http://woodworkingadvice.com  
 
 
 
 
 

Don Qwerty , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 10:31:22 PM

Try wiping it down with a good, gentle cleaner or a bit of  
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dish-washing liquid and water. I am guessing it is the finish they put on  
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that is smelling. Then hit it with some Liquid Gold and see if that helps.  
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GoldieLocks , Friday, 13th of August 2010 11:20:36 AM

try using some murphys oil lemon scent and wipe them down with  
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it.  
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