That musty odor....

[butchie_t]

I just received a really nice 1979 Topps Baseball set. However, it smells like it hung around in a basement for a lenghtly time. No water damage, the set is very crispy and minty, it just has a musty smell to it.

I dumped the box right away as it stunk the worse. The cards have the smell as well, not as bad but it is noticeable.

So, anyone have any thoughts as too how to get rid of the smell? I am 'airing them out now' and maybe that is the only method available to me. But if someone has other methods, I am all ears!

Thanks,

B. T.

[egri]

Maybe try storing them with silica gel packets or another desiccant? I've never run into this issue before, but that would be my best guess.

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by egri

Maybe try storing them with silica gel packets or another desiccant? I've never run into this issue before, but that would be my best guess.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

[Butch7999]

Seal them for a few days in a plastic tub with a couple of inches of baking soda inside the bottom of the tub.
Most varieties of kitty litter will also be effective in place of baking soda.

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by Butch7999

Seal them for a few days in a plastic tub with a couple of inches of baking soda inside the bottom of the tub.
Most varieties of kitty litter will also be effective in place of baking soda.

Baking soda, the universal de-smeller..... duh. Never thought of that. Thanks!

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by Butch7999

Seal them for a few days in a plastic tub with a couple of inches of baking soda inside the bottom of the tub.
Most varieties of kitty litter will also be effective in place of baking soda.

Thanks Butch (great name BTW)

I have my cards hanging out in a plastic tub and some baking soda now.

Cheers!

[nebboy]

If smell is still problem use after that put a dryer sheet in there also