My 96-yr old dad recently passed, and I found two Brown & Sharpe top-grade micrometers, a 0"-1" and a 1"-2" -- brand new, still in wax wrap -- in a cabinet in his garage. It took just a wee bit of Kroil and time to get the tools looking and functioning perfectly. But, here's my challenge: The cases *STINK*! They have the classic antique-store musty smell times three! I gently washed them with a weak Dawn detergent solution, and fan-dried them. Step #2 -- an Internet "solution" which didn't help much either, was to place both cases in the deep freezer for a couple of weeks: As soon as they warmed up, the smell returned.
What I'm asking, is do you know of anything or any method which will remove this annoying smell without harming the felt, etc., the case is made of, while also not leaving any chemical residue which may harm these tools when placed back in? While the cases are indeed rather wee in size -- when I enter my loading room now, their smell is the first thing one notices.
Any working solutions will be greatly appreciated! (Thank you in advance!)
george