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- How to Refresh the Smell of
an Old Cedar Chest
It is Easy to Bring Back the
Aroma
One of the best features of a
cedar chest is the aroma. Newer chests have the typical cedar
smell that is unmistakable, but when the chests become old they
sometimes lose some of the odor that once filled the room when
opened. You can refresh the aroma of an old chest in a number
of easy ways. Consider the following ways to refresh the smell
of an old cedar chest, and with one or more of the following
steps you can make your old aromatic wooden chest smell as good
as it did when it was new.
Light Sanding
One of the least expensive and
easiest ways to refresh the smell of an old cedar chest is to
lightly sand the interior. Using fine-grit sandpaper, sand along
the grain of the wood, and vacuum out the dust. More often than
not this is all it takes to bring out the naturally fragrant
oil in the wood and refresh the smell of old cedar. Close the
lid after cleaning, and next time you open the chest it should
smell fragrant once again.
Pure Oil
Did you know you can buy 100%
pure oil of cedar? The oil is distilled from aromatic red cedar,
and if sanding is not enough to bring back the smell, the oil
certainly will. Simply apply the oil to a clean cloth, and rub
it over the unfinished wood. Besides bringing back the smell
of fresh aromatic red cedar to an old lined chest, it will also
deter insects, and it can be applied to any type of unfinished
wood. You will find the oil in woodworking stores, or shop online
to obtain the lowest price. Eight-ounces of pure cedar oil generally
costs less than twenty dollars, and it is well worth the investment,
especially since it can be applied to other types of unfinished
wood for the same aromatic effect.
Blocks and Discs
Aromatic cedar blocks and discs
can be found in most discount stores in the storage solution
aisle, and they can be found online. They are quite aromatic,
and work well to refresh the smell of an old chest. If you do
not want to invest in oil, after lightly sanding and cleaning
the interior, place a few blocks or discs inside. Close the lid
and before long the chest will smell like new. Each time it is
opened the smell of aromatic red cedar will waft through the
room and keep your stored fabrics free from insects for many
years to come.
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- ARTICLE POSTED
July 29, 2008
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