I Can't Get the Smell Out of Wood Panels
How your home smells can be as important as how it looks. If an odor coming from wood panels in your home is ruining the atmosphere you want to create, you can remove it with household cleaning products. Does this Spark an idea?
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New Odors
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If the smell in your wood panels is from a new stain, wash the affected portion of the panels several times with white vinegar, rinsing in between each time with warm water. Blot the area dry with a soft towel. If the smell was caused by an organic source like urine, try gently rubbing the wood with an enzymatic cleaner.
Old Odors
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For older odors lingering in wood panels, try sanding down the problem areas. Wash the exposed wood with vinegar and rinse with warm water. Do not soak the wood while doing this; use a small amount of moisture. After, revarnish the wood, suggests "Planet Cat," a guide to pet care.
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Considerations
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Smells in wood panels can become more noticeable in humid weather, especially if the odor was caused by a liquid. If the source of the odor has soaked into the wood, it could begin to rot. If this happens, the only way to solve the problem is to replace the panels, according to "Cleaning Plain & Simple."
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