The pieces of an old jigsaw puzzle absorb smells from their surroundings. If the box gets wet, or the storage area smells musty, the pieces will stink. Remove the smell by airing out the jigsaw pieces and spraying them lightly with vinegar. The sun will dry up any moisture inside of the pieces, which contributes to the smell. The vinegar aids in absorbing the bad smell. The pieces won't warp from the vinegar because you only use a small amount.
- Cookie sheet
- Spray bottle
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
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Instructions
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Remove all of the pieces from the box. Lay them out flat on a large cookie sheet.
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Place the cookie sheet outside in the sun. Let the puzzle pieces sit outside for 12 hours, or until it's dark.
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Fill a spray bottle with the white distilled vinegar. Mist the puzzle pieces, if they still stink. Let them sit outside to dry.
