[Michlib-l] stinky STEM kits

[Athens Library]

Thankfully, we have not yet experienced this. I would charge the patron for the kit if you cannot remove the smell or at least the cost of the cleaning process. This may be wording that needs to be added to your policy, a note within the kit, or information given during check it out.
9 Ways to Get Rid of Odors in Plastic Containers

| 
| 
| 
|  |  |

 |

 |
| 
|  | 
9 Ways to Get Rid of Odors in Plastic Containers

Remove stubborn food odors with these simple solutionsPlastic containers are incredibly convenient for storing f...
 |

 |

 |




Missy IronsLibrary DirectorAthens Community Library 
269-729-4479 | http://www.athenscommunitylibrary.orgMon-Fri 9am - 6pm | Sat 9am - 1pmChildren's Story & Craft Time: Sat. 10:30 - 11:15 
 

    On Monday, September 8, 2025 at 05:25:05 PM EDT, Jean Fellows via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:  
 
 is it just the plastic retaining the smell? maybe one of those enzyme deodorizer solutions sold for animal smells? I wonder if a dispensary would have an idea?
On Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM Perri Saunders via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

How do you de-stink STEM kits, especially those that smell like weed?With the plastic bags and boxes that hold different games and activities, STEM kits are proving very hard to rid of smells!We have a stink box for books with air freshener and dryer sheets, but that's not working for the kits.What is your process?Thanks in advance!Perri

-- 
Perri Saunders, DirectorWhite Pigeon Township Library102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399White Pigeon, MI 49099269-483-7409p.saunders at woodlands.lib.mi.us 
Brighten the corner where you are._______________________________________________
Michlib-l mailing list
Michlib-l at mcls.org
https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l



-- 
Jean FellowsProgramming CoordinatorGrand Ledge Area District Library131 E. Jefferson St.,Grand Ledge, MI 48837517-627-7014


  MelCat & Mel Are at Risk!  

saveimls.org

A federal Executive Order may cut all funding forthese essential library services by Sept 2025.

  MelCat = 34 million items from 435 MIlibraries
  Mel = free eBooks, magazines, research tools & more
  Small libraries like GLADL depend onthem!
_______________________________________________
Michlib-l mailing list
Michlib-l at mcls.org
https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
  
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mail3.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20250909/d05e7cdb/attachment.html>