2006-06-11 13:58:56 · 10 answers · asked by ponybabys 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I had the same problem when I moved in my home. My mother in law placed lavender scented moth balls all around my basement and it did the trick. Also, they sell these things that you can place in you air ducts that smell really good like cinnimon and other flavors.
Good Luck I hate that smell
2006-06-11 21:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Mac 4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need the air ducts cleaned. Mildew can cause your family to get sick. There is a mildew prevention product you get from the hardware store. Its white and absorbs the moisture. You may need to use that after the cleaning.
2006-06-18 20:47:49 · answer #2 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw out all papers/books with mildew smell, and just about everything else you don't need. Could be a result of toxic mold. Sanitize floors, walls with bleach solution or ammonia to kill whatever is there. Clean AC ducts. After smell disappears, redecorate. If it does not, call Orkin ? (Bug on outta there)
2006-06-11 21:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best product you can use is call : Odo Ban, you can find it at Sam's it cost about $10.00/gallon is the best solution to treat the mold and mildew and to prevent it come back. It's very important that you follow the instructions on the label, otherwise will not work. I used to sanitize Laboratories at Universities. This product is 5 in 1 It is a deodorizer,disinfectant, mildewstat, and a virucidal. it is safe to use on any surface.
2006-06-11 21:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air purifiers all throught he house!!! For health reasons as well u dont wanna breathe it!!I would find the source and have a professional come in an clean the place up, PLus get rid of any mildewed tems or smelly items
2006-06-11 21:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by Lilmisssassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mildew is a form of MOLD. If allergic MOVE!!! Other wise go to the basement and clean with pure bleach! Use a spray bottle if needed. Be sure to have plenty of ventilation. you don't want to become sick!
2006-06-11 21:15:31 · answer #6 · answered by tqpinklady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use a dehumidifier in the basement and also bought some Fresh Scent Bags (Clean Linen) and placed them in the furnish. It works great. Dryer Sheets will also work.
2006-06-17 16:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a special cleaner with bleach or some type of mold killing cleaner to destroy the mold. It can and will make you sick.
2006-06-11 21:02:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a dehumidifier in your basement.
2006-06-11 21:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by daveduncan40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use lots of frebreze in your basement
2006-06-11 21:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by WyattEarp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋