I think air is probably the only solution. But move the chest to a VERY well-ventilated place, and leave it open. Mothball fumes are hazardous to people as well as moths. Pat Roath Historic Costume Care Bigfork, MT [log in to unmask] Christine Mouw wrote: > > Hi there! > > Can anyone tell me the best way to remove very strong mothball odor > from a cedar chest? I must admit that this isn't for a piece in our museum > collection, but I thought that someone may have come across this > problem either in training or first hand experience and could help me out. > > Thanks in advance. E-mail off list if you so desire. > > Chris. > > Christine Mouw > Assistant Curator > Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum > West Branch, Iowa 52358 > [log in to unmask]