The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk Mouse nest odor, mess

The main thing is to be sure and get all of the mouse nest out. Many times, if the smell continues to linger, it means that there is still some nest material in there somewhere. Otherwise, it's like you said, wash it up, and air it out.
When I put my stuff away for the winter, I put a bar of Irish Spring soap in there. Supposedly, the mice don't like it. Also, it leaves a better aroma than moth balls.