Does anyone have a natural solution to help remove the damp, musty smell from a basement? I have used the commercial pellets before, but I'm hoping for something non toxic. When I turn my AC on, it pulls that smell up through the entire house.
2007-05-20 15:45:13 · 9 answers · asked by kdthompsonmail 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like you have excess moisture in your basement. Have you tried running a dehumidifier? It will take the moisture out of the air and that could eliminate the smell.
They cost about $100, and I would recommend everyone running one in their basements!
2007-05-20 15:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by sloppyjo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never mind cat litter. It's expensive and you can use oil dry from a auto parts store and achieve the same results.
As for the musty smell agreed run a dehumidifier and also check with a local fire restoration and cleanup business.
I purchased a powder called Malodor Counteractant Powder.
It neutralizes all kinds of odors even fire and it is non-toxic and has a pleasant smell to it.It is also biodegradeable.
It is manufactured by CDC Products Corp 74-16 Grand Ave Elmhurst Ny. The powder works unbelieveable and getting rid of unwanted smells.
2007-05-20 16:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Pud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We solve the problem by opening the windows, if there are any of course, and blowing fans in there all the time. The smell is because there is lots of moisture in the air. We also have a machine that doesn't cost much at lowes or walmart that sucks the moisture from the air, it's helps a lot with the smell. Hope this helps.
2007-05-20 15:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by Maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to ventilate you basement.if you have windows in the basement,open at-lest two of them just one sixteenth of an inch and turn on a fan to circulate the air.Do all this 24/7 and all will be good.Want to try a better fix?install a bathroom fan on an exterior wall,locate the bathroom fan down close to the floor,say within 6 inches of the floor,vent it to the outside,for the first month or so run the fan 24/7.After that just run it say from 6 at night till 6 in the morning.put in on a timer to do this for you.this should fix the problem,does not cost a lot of money and is easy to do. Cheers :)
2007-05-20 23:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by brotherdwd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand you have used amonia to bathe the partitions and each little thing, yet i might propose which you talk doing it returned with Murphys Oil cleansing soap or a tender detergent, and rinse nicely, make constructive that the dehumidifier remains persevering with to run. Then sprinkle baking soda on the carpets and allow to take a seat down for half-hour. The baking soda absorbs odors. i might say that the basement partitions and floor are preserving water, if there is besides you could open residing house windows and doors to the basement i might and allow the air to flow by way of as much as conceivable. you could could desire to get a 2nd dehumidifier to run. As on your issues smelling you're able to purchase small buckets that take water out of the air, you could many times discover that at Wal-mart i've got seen them interior the laundry detergent aisle and additionally the place the ironing boards and irons and that style of ingredient are saved. i might place one on your closet and which will help, additionally positioned some dryer sheets interior the wallet of a few of your clothing which will help with the odors. i think of in case you may get the basement to dry out somewhat which would be your suited guess, in case you're additionally in contact approximately odors attempt reducing up some oranges and putting in bowls and positioned them around interior the basement, oranges help with soaking up odors yet in addition leave a outstanding orangy scent.
2016-11-25 20:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to discover where the moisture is coming from, eventually, it will cause more than bad smell. But, until you find it, buy a dehumidifier for the basement.
2007-05-20 15:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem: I started with a dehumidifier: then I put in two separate zone for the heaters (radiators) there was no heat in the basement) it all helped. It's great now, nice and comfy.
2007-05-21 00:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run a dehumidifier. If you can see mold on the walls or floor or ceiling, you can wash it with clorox and then paint it with a cement/ waterproofing paint. On a nice day, open the windows, and let it air out.
2007-05-20 15:50:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove your husbands work socks. Cat litter works for a while, but you need a dehumidifier. SEARS has the best.
2007-05-20 15:53:40 · answer #9 · answered by DAVID A E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋