Posted 3 Weeks, 5 Days ago rebeccaherbert Fresh Boarder Posts: 1   I have just got a white treated old wardrobe but it smells very strong of petroleum. Anyone have any idea with what it's been treated with and most importantly how to get rid of the smell??? The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 3 Weeks, 4 Days ago copper Admin Posts: 25   Hello rebeccaherbert, welcome to the forum Yes! Those are "mothballs" - to get rid of the smell there is just one thing you can do: wash, wash, wash.... (unfortunately) The administrator has disabled public write access.