removing smell from old wooden chest

do_it_today!

Hi :hello:
I bought a secondhand dark wood chest a little while ago anyway its got this old wood fusty smell to it - how can I get rid of the smell?

thanks

paddy's_mum

After cleaning it thoroughly, (vacuum cleaner and damp cloth) try wiping it out with a cloth lightly soaked in a natural oil such as lavender. Leaving drawers or top open in a good through current of fresh air may also help as will popping a couple of naturally scented items into it such as balls carved from cedar/sandal wood. A final wipe over with real beeswax may also help.