Double Bass Deodorizing a bow case

[dbassnut]

Hi,
Anyone have any suggestions on how I can deodorize a bow case? I just had my bow rehaired (Black hair) & bought a new bow case at the same time. After one week of use, I noticed a smell sorta like dried saliva (don't ask) .
Any suggestions on how I should deodorize the case? I don't think it is the rehair as the bow smells fine.
Thanks,

 

[bassist14]

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but use it without the bow in the case

 

[dbassnut]

thanks, bassist14. another bassist told me to place a piece of charcoal wrapped in cloth inside the case & leave it in for a week as the charcoal would absorb most of the smell.
I'll try the charcoal first then the fabreeze as I'm worried about the chemicals inside the spray damaging the finish on my bow.
Once again thanks & let me know any other ideas you may have.

 

[Michael Eisenman]

I bought a guitar case, and it had a horrible smell from the foam. I tried to air it out in my garage for a day or two, but what did the trick was to put it out under the sun for the day.

 

[dbassnut]

I've already tried sunning it last Sunday but not much improvement. I'll sun it again this weekend and put some tissue wrapped charcoal inside. In the meantime, I just have to put up with the dirty looks from the cello section. .
I haven't tried the fabreeze option as I'm worried about chemicals.
Thanks

 

[Phil Smith]

Put baking soda in the case, keep it closed for a day or two and then vacuum the baking soda out of the case.

 

[moles]

If you don't want to go through the hassle of vacuuming the baking soda out of there, just put a couple of teaspoons worth in a tissue closed up with a twist-tie and pop that in there for a few days. I've had success deodorizing similar small enclosed spaces this way.

 

[gerry grable]

If you don't want to go through the hassle of vacuuming the baking soda out of there, just put a couple of teaspoons worth in a tissue closed up with a twist-tie and pop that in there for a few days. I've had success deodorizing similar small enclosed spaces this way.

Or use moth balls.

 

[redwookie]

Or use moth balls.

Not a healthy option, moth ball chemicals are bad news.

 

[bassics1975]

Leaving it in the sun will usually work if it is mold. What you are smelling may be chemicals from the manufacture of the lining or glues from assembly etc. I have had some cases with funky odours right from new. What I did was leave it open for a while and just let it air-out. The smell doesn't disappear altogether but it should improve.