How to Get Rid of Musty Smells From a Briefcase
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Sunlight naturally kills mold spores as fresh air deodorizes accompanying smells.Jupiterimages/liquidlibrary/Getty Images
Empty the contents of the briefcase. If any of the contents have mold or a musty smell, lay them in direct sunlight to kill the mold spores and deodorize the items. - 2). Wipe out the inside of the briefcase to remove moisture. Place the open briefcase in direct sunlight, either outdoors or inside, to kill mold and mildew spores and allow the briefcase to dry. Once the briefcase is dry, vacuum out the inside to remove dead spores.
- 3). Blend 1 cup rubbing alcohol with 1 cup water in a bowl. Dampen a clean cloth with the alcohol solution and use it to wipe out the interior and exterior of the briefcase to kill any remaining mold and remove accompanying stains and odor. Let the inside of the briefcase air-dry.
- 4). Sprinkle baking soda inside the dry briefcase. Close the briefcase and allow it to sit overnight so the baking soda can absorb remaining musty smells. Vacuum the baking soda out of the briefcase the next day.
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Use vanilla to naturally absorb musty odor and leave a more pleasant scent.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Treat any last traces of musty smell by tucking a cotton ball with a few drops of vanilla extract on it into an interior pocket inside the briefcase. Remove the cotton ball after 24 or more hours.
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