How do you get rid of a bad mildew smell?

Question

The water from the shower has leaked into the closet. The water has been mopped, but the room smells like mildew

Answer 1

You can try using vinegar and water and if you want it to have a scent just put a few drops of your favorite fragrance. The vinegar should keep the bacteria and not make it smell like that.

Answer 2

More than likely water has seeped into the sub floor and causing the smell. because of bacteria growth you now have a smell. If possible look under the flooring such as carpeting or linolium. If the smell is really strong in a specfic area but is dry you may have to replace certain parts of the sub floor.

One thing to try is purchasing a chemical such a sani gard or a live enzyme liquid. These chemicals can help get rid of the smell and eat away at the bacteria and discontinue growth.

Good luck

Answer 3

Open all the windows so the room can get fresh air, and sit around some saucers of ammonia, it really helps. Also take a space heater and put it near the closet to dry up the access water. Don't put the heater near the ammonia. Hope this helps, it should! :) Arum

Answer 4

Dunno if you can but bleach and some killz should do the trick if the water molded the walls.
if it is in the carpet, I am not really sure how to handle it.
For the walls, I would wipe them down with a bleach water solution. That will kill the mold (could be deadly if left untreated). THe killz will seal the paint and rid you of the smell.

Answer 5

Lysol disinfect household cleaner . spray it around. May also want to get something to prevent mold or control mildew.

Answer 6

Febreeze always works for me. dont know if it can help here