basement, wood floors
2007-10-09 01:52:45 · 6 answers · asked by sunshine 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Open all windows and do a good cleaning.=)
2007-10-09 02:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw out everything that was left behind out or at least get it out side. (Curtains & Drapes).
Basement: Sweep Then mop with Pinesol. The scent is so strong regardless of the flavor it will destroy all the others peoples oders, and it dries with almost no oder at all. If you have floor drains and a utility tub, scented bleach and hot water sprayed from a hose will go a long way.
Damp Mop the wood floors (don;t leave standing water) with some thing like Murphies oil soap. I would mostly be best to Wipe down the walls with more scented cleaner.
2007-10-09 09:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by bz2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you are smelling dampness, I would suggest a dehumidifier for the basement, you can also set bowls out in all the rooms with plain charcoal in them the charcoal will absorb the odors, also wash down or repaint walls and woodwork and if there is a concrete floor in the basement try mopping it with bleach water. Also be sure to clean kitchen cabinets and closets and set some of the charcoal in them. Good Luck
2007-10-09 09:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air it out.
Dust, vacuum, wash floors. Consider re-painting.
And to make it tolerable in the meantime, Febreze.
2007-10-09 09:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by sci55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for mold...and any possible leaks into the basement.
2007-10-09 09:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by Aymee L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the windows and air it out.
2007-10-09 09:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by Christy V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋