Funky Case

[Frank James Pracher]

I bought this lap steel guitar awhile back and when I went to pick it up the guy said "Hey, look what I found out in the barn" and it was the original case.
It's phsically in great shape but it indeed smells like it has been stored in a barn for years.
Any ideas on what I can do to get the smell out? I'd hate to scrap a perfectly good case.

[Clyde Mattocks]

Sitting it in direct sunlight for a few days will go a long way.

[Bill Creller]

Sitting in the sun would sure help. Maybe spraying some Fabreeze inside on the lining would help also...

[Brad Bechtel]

Febreeze will help, as will fabric softener sheets like you'd put in the dryer. You might try some charcoal or baking soda as well, but the best solution will probably be lots of fresh air and sunshine.

[Rick Collins]

Put a Bounce anti-static sheet in the case __ like you put in the dryer.

[Neil Cameron]

Used to fill case with crumpled newsprint, changed twice weekly.

Had the newsprint anyway so cost nothing, certainly made a significant difference after 2 weeks, followed by the open air airing,

Seemed to work, hasn't been a problem since. Like the Febreeze idea, will try that next time.

[Pastor Bruce Kiser]

you might also try a bar of your favorite hand soap - irish spring works well.just close it up inside the case and leave it in there as long as it takes . you can leave it in there indefinitely if you
want.wow - with all this good advice, you should come out smelling like a rose!or maybe something else
you like better!
pastor bruce

[Bill Howard]

Charcoal and sunlight if you know anyone that works in a hospital or doctors office their is Odor eliminator that will stop it cold also indutrial places where they sell janitorial supplies have it also. Biological Odor eliminator it is called good luck:)

[Hugh Holstein]

That would be Ozium.