Stinky case

[Burns-bass]

I've recently picked up a Pedulla which is a lovely bass. Problem is that the case smells damp and musty. I'd normally just leave it in the sun for a few days, but this isn't an option (as I live in Bristol, not Bali). 

 

Does anyone have any foolproof and preferably non-messy methods to make it smell a bit nicer?

 

[BigAlonBass]

Never mind...

Edited 3 hours ago by BigAlonBass
What's the point?

[Misdee]

Leave it closed with a fair few of those silca gel sachets inside, as well airing it and spraying it ect. 

[Mokl]

I've just been through this process with an old case that smelt mouldy/ musty. 

 

Febreeze was a misstep in my case (excuse the pun), although anecdotally others have had success. I felt it made it worse (like spraying deodoriser to disguise bad toilet smells), but it's quite likely I executed it poorly. The only thing that worked was a combination of judicious vacuuming of the insides and exposure to direct sunlight/ airing in my garage. 

 

I realise this doesn't help you much, but I didn't think the smell would ever go and it's completely tolerable now after a concerted effort. 

[itu]

You can try ozone. The units are pretty cheap especially 2nd hand. Find a closet that is not in your apartment, and ozonize the case for few hours. After vacuuming, of course. If you can get a cardboard or plastic box that is slightly bigger than the case, the treatment is more efficient. Repeat once or twice. 

[PaulThePlug]

Bi Carb - sprinkle liberally then leave for 24 - 48 hrs, then vacuum out

Bi Carb should absorb the damp and associated smell. 

[Burns-bass]

Thanks all

[casapete]

I’ve heard some people have had some success using cat litter ( unused, before the comments roll in…) 

[Bolo]

https://hg.eu/uk/products/hg-odour-eliminator-for-clothes-and-fabrics

This stuff. Works great getting smells, smoke/soot, pet smells and so forth out of cases, bigbags, upholstery, carpet, draped, curtains, mattresses etc etc.

Edited 2 hours ago by Bolo

[BlueMoon]

3 hours ago, PaulThePlug said:

Bi Carb - sprinkle liberally then leave for 24 - 48 hrs, then vacuum out

Bi Carb should absorb the damp and associated smell. 

This ^^^^^^^
 

I place a saucer containing a generous amount of it and close the case for a few days. If you are careful, no vacuuming and the smell/damp is reduced/gone.

[Burns-bass]

9 minutes ago, BlueMoon said:

This ^^^^^^^
 

I place a saucer containing a generous amount of it and close the case for a few days. If you are careful, no vacuuming and the smell/damp is reduced/gone.

We use this method on carpets and it’s proven to be very successful. I shall try it with this case too. Be a Shane to have to consign it to the scrap heap but I can imagine anyone else would want it like this.

[Burns-bass]

1 minute ago, Burns-bass said:

We use this method on carpets and it’s proven to be very successful. I shall try it with this case too. Be a Shane to have to consign it to the scrap heap but I can imagine anyone else would want it like this.

Please don’t message me if you are seeking a Pedulla case. I’ll sort this somehow.

[Reggaebass]

Shake n vac to put the freshness back, remember that 🤓