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Effective wardrobe scent bags

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MrsMust · 03/12/2024 02:54

Hello lovely Mumsnet

Have had to name change for this because I'm so embarrassed. Went to put something in DH's wardrobe when a strong musty smell hit me. It's always been a bit musty in there but this time it was a lot stronger. I've often wondered why it smelled like that (because none of the other wardrobes in the house smell like that) and DH says it's because the clothes are so tightly packed in there, there's no air and it gets a bit musty... Not quite true in that his wardrobe isn't actually that packed. So I did a sniff test on every item (gross I know) and lo and behold he's not been putting his worn clothes in the wash. There's now a massive pile of clothes for the wash and I've left the wardrobe doors open to fumigate...

Can anyone recommend me a good wardrobe scent bag or something that will at least neutralise what's in there 😷 if it helps, I like the smell of Diptyque Baies and most fabric conditioners! I really dislike the smell of mothballs. Any recommendations hugely appreciated.

Sorry for the long post.
tl;dr: please recommend me something strong and effective to create a fresh smelling wardrobe

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hernameis · 03/12/2024 03:02

An open box of baking soda is a great, fast neutraliser for cupboards/ closets.

Afterwards you could use some essential oils like mint or rosemary or pine.

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MrsMust · 03/12/2024 03:05

hernameis · 03/12/2024 03:02

An open box of baking soda is a great, fast neutraliser for cupboards/ closets.

Afterwards you could use some essential oils like mint or rosemary or pine.

Oh thank you! I'll try that in the morning!
Do I just leave the baking soda at the bottom of the wardrobe or on a shelf? For a day or two?
And with the essential oils, do I dab it on the wood itself? Sorry I realised I have no idea how to use essential oils!
Thank you x

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hernameis · 03/12/2024 11:44

Just open a box, give the contents a stir up so it's not compressed/packed solid. It won't matter where in the wardrobe you put it but just keep the wardrobe door closed (baking soda is also great to use as a fridge deodorizer). It might take a couple of days to completely work and it is worth stirring up the baking soda every so often.

Re essential oils you can just put a few drops on a cotton ball and leave them in wardrobe shelves, again they may need to be topped up every few weeks but they smell so much nicer than Fabreeze.

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MrsMust · 03/12/2024 17:49

hernameis · 03/12/2024 11:44

Just open a box, give the contents a stir up so it's not compressed/packed solid. It won't matter where in the wardrobe you put it but just keep the wardrobe door closed (baking soda is also great to use as a fridge deodorizer). It might take a couple of days to completely work and it is worth stirring up the baking soda every so often.

Re essential oils you can just put a few drops on a cotton ball and leave them in wardrobe shelves, again they may need to be topped up every few weeks but they smell so much nicer than Fabreeze.

Wow thank you for the tips. Have done the baking soda, very excited for results. Will shop for essential oils over the weekend 😁

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roobyred · 03/12/2024 18:05

Those Lenor fabric squares for tumble dryers are very effective. Shove them randomly in some pockets.

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