Tips for removing odour from an armchair ***Title edited by MNHQ***

[TheOpalFox]

You know that old people
smell? How do uuu get it out? My dads got an old armchair and it stinks so bad :(
am I best off getting a cushion for it or washable cover for it ? I have learn it’s a smell they can’t help even if they shower loads but what can help it please ? Thanks

Bicarb of soda is good for smells, sprinkle all over, leave a while then hoover up.

Your old Dad is not alone @TheOpalFox

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Persimmon soap has been recommended on here before

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Bicarbonate and some essential oils. I use eucalyptus a lot around the house.

What a deeply unpleasant thread.

Why? It is a scientific fact that some older people give off a distinct smell. The replies have been respectful!

What about on sofa please

Indeed

What’s the type and colour of the fabric? Apart from leather, you should be able to sprinkle with bicarb and leave for a while and then hoover. Add drops of eucalyptus oil afterwards to keep it smelling fresh.
Assuming you can’t wash the covers in the machine.

The first post here is from August last year and is by the OP of this thread asking a very similar question?

You didn't engage with the people who responded last time OP.

@Garamousalata & @Morningsleepin

it is indeed a scientific fact.

It's due to 2-nonenal, an unsaturated aldehyde which is known as the cause of the "old person smell" or aging odour.

It is not personal to the elderly, purely nature.

Mumsnet HQ appear to agree. There are ways of discussing such things. The original title was, as I said, deeply unpleasant.

@Garamousalata I've obviously missed the offending title.