How to cure a wet out door area?

Lin
by Lin

I have an area that never gets sun. Once it gets wet, it has it has an odor. This is in an area in front next to the garage and the front porch! Now that the weather is getting nice, I want the front windows open, but, I don’t want the stinky odor. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do to get rid of this problem? I would appreciate it! Thank you!

  3 answers
  • Lisa S. Lisa S. on Nov 09, 2018

    Hi Lin - You have not said if this was an area that was concrete, pavers or just the ground. I am assuming that it is the ground. Try applying lime - that you put on a lawn when the soil is too acid. Too acid a soil can lend itself to mildew and such - and have an odor.

    • Lin Lin on Nov 09, 2018

      Yes , it is a soil area! It does have a mildew odor! Thanks for your answer! Was not sure what to do!

  • William William on Nov 09, 2018

    I(f it is soil you can raise the grade with soil so the water will flow away from it.

    • Lin Lin on Nov 09, 2018

      Sounds like a good idea! My daughter had suggested this , however, I was t sure of that would help as it was just damp and water never stood there! Thank you for answering!

  • Tere Tere on Nov 09, 2018

    Homemade recipe : Mix equal parts of cheap lemon dish soap with vinegar. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray the smelly area. Now sprinkle baking soda over the entire area. Let it sit for 1-2 hours then rinse w/clear water. Hope this works for you!

    • Lin Lin on Nov 09, 2018

      I was wondering about baking soda as it seems to be a cure all for many things around the house! Thanks so much for answering! I think I will give this a try as it will be simple and inexpensive!