Removing odors from wheelchair

QUESTION:

Debra,

My husband has Parkinson's and I have MCS. We have a wheelchair I still can't tolerate after outgassing for 3 month. I have removed as many rubber items as possible...replaced handle grips with non smelly plastic ones. Only the wheels remain
and the nylon seat which has a bit of a cushy feel so it must have foam sewn inside.

I used zeolite on the seat and back...wiped most areas with baking soda/vinegar and sprayed it all with Smells Begone.

I will probably open the seams and remove the foam but don't know how to overcome the rubber odor from the wheels. Other than covering them with duct tape which will probably wear off, (if I can even tolerate it) any suggestions?

POSTED BY MERLE WEINER :: FLORIDA USA :: 04/21/2009 3:30 AM