House Cleaning and Stain Removal Forum

[dezira30]

My problem is very very spoiled sweet potatoes in the cabinet. They were still in the bag, but it doesn't seem to have helped... I'm just VERY thankful that I kept them in the bag. The smell has permeated the wood and the other paper/bread/plastic products in the same cabinet. I've been using newspaper with some improvement, but not enough to eliminate it in 6 days. Have you ever run across this at all? We've sprayed also... with very little luck... please help us!

thanks,
Des and Jace

[kmiller29]

Here is a great link on the top ten ways to eliminate odors.

http://www.wall2wallcleaningservice.com/How-To-Eliminate-Odors.html

[jenniebeez]

I had a similar problem with spoiled bananas. It was like we were haunted by dead, rotten bananas forever! Baking soda helped, vinegar in a bowl was better, but you kept having to change them. I found a product called the Gonzo Odor Eliminator that worked great long-term. I bought another one to deal with the catbox smell, too.

[mrscleannw]

Des and Jace,

Welcome to the forum.

We can help you out with the lingering spoiled sweet potato odor. It may take a few applications, but eventually you should be able to conquer the problem.

Vinegar and Water:

Wearing gloves to protect your hands, use a 50-percent vinegar and water solution. After it dries follow with a baking soda mixture; about one-half cup soda to 2 cups water, let this sit awhile before wiping down. Wipe down using very hot water.

Vinegar and baking soda are natural odor removers; and will not harm any food items you return to the cabinet.

I hope this helps you in your search to get your room smelling fresh again.

Mrs. Clean