How Do You Get Rid Of A Damp Smell In A Crawl Space?
When there is a damp smell coming from your crawl space or basement area, you must determine what has caused moisture to get into your crawl space. It’s important to eliminate the cause of the moisture before eliminating the smell so that the problem doesn’t continue. If the moisture continues to build in the crawl space, then you could see the growth of bacteria and possibly begin to have allergies. After the wetness is gone, you will be able to cover up the smell easily. Make sure there are no windows open or drafts blowing into your crawl space to create moisture. You may need to seal the sides of nearby windows using plastic wrap and duct tape to stop the draft. Examine the crawl space to see if there are any areas where water is seeping in. Wear latex gloves and feel around the walls and ceiling of the crawl space for any wet spots. If you find any wet spots, you may need to replace drywall to prevent mold and seal any leaking pipes. Soak up the moisture on the floor of the crawl
