Musty Smell in Furniture

Have you checked with the people who re-upholstered it? Maybe there is a problem with the shipment of the fabric or something. It may be the actual stuffing from the old couch that needed to be cleaned before it was re-upholstered. They may be able to give you some advice. I cannot imagine that being in a studio for only a month would have caused a musty smell you cannot remove.

Other options may be to use some expensive perfumes or something of that nature. They tend to hang around for quite a while. I have also used Lysol before which is good for killing any germs that may be in the couch. I have never had luck with Febreeze - EVER. I lasts as long as airfreshner, which isn't long.

Good luck!

I used to get a lot of my furniture from second hand stores, and they always had a sort of stale, musty smell to them. I would sprinkle baby powder all over it and beat it in to the cushions/fabrics. Literally take something (I used a golf club) and beat it into the cushions. My mom would use a combo of baby powder/baking powder. Just beware if you do this, you might want to cover your nose and mouth with something. Good Luck!

Carpet cleaners usually can clean furniture and drapes. I would call a reputable company like vacuums etc and ask if they know a good carpet cleaning company . Good luck!

I would spray them heavily with white vinegar, then put them out in the sun until they dry.

Maybe try the fabric sprays from bath and body works instead. I like them better than febreze as they do a better job.