(Page 2 of 2)  Hurricane Season Home Cleanup Tips  September 26,
2004  If odor remains, wash with a solution of 1 teaspoon of
baking soda per quart of warm water. Or, use a cup of vinegar or
ammonia to a gallon of water. If an odor is stubborn, spread
about 3 ounces of powdered activated charcoal on a piece of
aluminum foil or in a shallow pan. Put it on the refrigerator or
freezer shelf. Foods can be stored with the charcoal. Keep the
charcoal in the refrigerator until it becomes wet. Then replace
the charcoal. Repeat the process until the odor is gone.  Keep
all foods and beverages covered.  Washers, dryers, dishwashers
Unplug all appliances as a safety precaution.  Pour a
disinfectant into the empty washer. Run a 15-minute cycle using
the hot water setting. Clothes baskets, work surfaces and
containers where clothes will be placed also should be
sanitized.  Unplug the dryer and wipe the drum and dryer door
with a cloth dipped in disinfectant solution. Rinse with a cloth
dipped in clear water. Leave the dr