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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

How to get rid of the ‘thrift store smell’ for good – according to professional cleaners

A living room vignette: a lamp on a console table, beside a pink armchair and a cream stool, against a gray wall.

Thrifting is a great way to save some money, find unique pieces, and prevent waste. However, you don’t really know where they have been, or how long they have been sitting on the thrift store rails and shelves.

One thing we do know is most thrifted items have that musty odor that can make them feel a little less 'ours'. Luckily, our professional cleaners have some savvy tricks to get rid of the thrift store smell for good, including using natural deodorizers, heat cleaning and specialized upholstery cleaners.

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