Live rock cycling accidentally?

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Hey All,

I removed half of my live rock to redo the aquascape in my display about 5 days ago. I placed it in a bin with a pump and a heater under water and covered the top. Went out today to a lovely smell in the garage from the live rock. Obviously things are dying off etc. Have unintentionally initiated a cycle? I'm thinking now I need completely re-cycle the live rock before placing it back in my display. Or can I I give it a scrub rinse it well and continue?