2006-09-14 06:49:01 · 5 answers · asked by sunshine.today 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm assuming you have a major mildew problem and not just a little odor. I would hire ServPro (national husband/wife franchise) or a similar disaster recovery company to do the work.
Mildew is mold and can be extremely hazardess to your health.
You also need to address the cause of the dampness.
2006-09-14 16:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by nonna_barbara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the 1st link below for how to get rid of mildew from walls. The 2nd one tells you how to remove the musty smell. The 3rd one is tips on how to remove mildew from clothes, which may be useful for other items in your basement as well. If there is carpet down there, the 4th link will help with that.
As for keeping it that way, seal where the moisture is getting in and ventilate to keep it from attacking things again!
Hope this helps -- sorry you're having such a problem. Good luck!
2006-09-14 16:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prevention is the key once the mildew you have is removed. In order to do this need to eliminate the sources of moisture which allows the mildew to grow. You can start by sealing the concrete, assuming you have a concrete basement. then try to add a bit of heat to dry out this area.
2006-09-14 16:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT add heat. Mold & mildew is plant-life.......it likes it warm and moist. Remove the moisture with a LARGE dehumidifier.
2006-09-14 20:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are things that remove mold and mildew, their in the cleaning section
2006-09-14 13:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by imHereAskMe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋