What can i do to rid that old basement smell?
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Dehumidifier,Damp Rid,wash the walls and floor with white vinegar and water
The prime causes of basement dampness are:
Pooling Water at the Foundation
have you tried a dehumidifier?
I have had moderate success using charcoal briquettes to absorb dampness and neutralize odors.
Make sure the briquettes are not the kind treated with lighter fluid for easily starting a barbeque fire.
Dehumidifier, vent window fan, Biocide Systems Room Shocker you can get from Home Depot, Lowes or Walmart. Then seal the concrete floor, and paint the wall with Drylok to keep dampness out. A fan really dries it out quick and you can use one in the vent window to exhaust fumes out.
Do you have a dehumidifier? That helps cut down on the "basement" smell. Spraying regularly with Lysol also helps cut odors.