Good evening, MuseumLer's - Please remember that the mothball reek is also a
human health hazard. Make sure that there is lots of air circulation/change
(hazard reduced due to dilution) and that when you handle the footlocker
that you are wearing nitrile gloves. The gloves are immediately thown away
after a single use and not used handling anything else.


>>Tried and true -Place one or two opened boxes of baking soda in the trunk
for a few days. After that, if you can -set it outside for a little while to
air out. You may want to put some fabric softener sheets in the trunk for a
few days after that.Also, even before doing any of this - you may be able to
gently wipe the interior with a slightly dampened cloth and a little lysol
detergent.>>

>I have a complete military footlocker that we want to 
put out on display but it reeks of moth balls.  I was hoping someone would 
have a good way a getting the smell out.  I have tried Febreze and was 
wondering if maybe there is something better like letting it just air out 
or using charcoal.  Any suggestions would be great.  I know many of us have 
had this problem.>

Regards,
Margaret (Meg) Geiss-Mooney
Textile/Costume Conservator
Professional Associate, AIC
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