How Do You Get Rid Of Musty Basement Odors?
Musty basement odor can be more harmful than just a bad smell. Air borne illness can erupt and other harmful bacteria may be growing. It is important to get rid of these odors multiple times a week to multiple times a year for the larger jobs. Here are a few ideas to get you started on your odor free quest. Clean the basement first. Seasonally gather all the trash, organize storage into air tight plastic containers, sweep the basement, and wash the windows. Mold likes paper, so store in plastic containers. Buy a dehumidifier. Many basement owners have a dehumidifier, but the one you have might not be enough. Make sure the dehumidifier is appropriate for your basements square footage. Remove any extra wood that may be collecting moisture. Sometimes there was a closet or room divider that is old and needs to be removed. Moisture can collect in these and mold begins to grow. Remove old carpets and rugs. The moisture content in these is often too large to salvage. Consider first installing
