Old 08-15-2011, 08:28 AM
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purplefiend
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Originally Posted by Anne
Ok, so I have shared my story of how I acquired my Featherweight, Darl (short for Darling and nickname for my husband as he was the one who found her for me). I need some suggestions how I might get the "old" smell from my case. It is in very good condition or otherwise I would purchase a new one, but want to try anything and everything I can to rid it of the smell. It is not a musty smell, as I do not think it was ever in a damp environment, but just smells old. I did purchase some aquarium charcoal, and it seems to help a little. Hopeing someone can give a suggestion, I know as old as these machines are, mine can't be the only one that is smelly.
Somebody said that a bar of Safeguard wrapped in a piece of quilt fabric and kept in the case seems to help. You can also leave it open in a hot car for a day or 2(in the trunk).
Sharon W.
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