How do I get a musty smell out of a room?
i took paneling off walls old ceiling tiles off ceiling n took up vinyl flooring . Room is concrete blocks and concrete floor. The smell is terrible old musty smell. Help !! I’ve used vinegar in a spray bottle. Smell comes back. It’s an old room in a commercial building. I want to make a bathroom in that room. Any ideas are appreciated ...
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Hi I used for smell like that bleach mixt with water and fairy liquid and spray that all over the room leav it for 30 min and then wash it off the smell will be gone
4 Tips for Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in the House
Getting rid of mildew smell in the house is important. Not only is it disgusting, but mildew spores in the air can cause sickness. Getting rid of the mildew smell isn’t difficult, although it does take some work. The effort is worthwhile.Cleaning
Cleaning is the best method for getting rid of the mildew smells. Locate the area where the mildew smell originates. You need to throw out any old papers and cardboard that are there. These can hold mildew spores and will keep the smell in the air. You should also throw out or carefully wash any fabric in the area and get rid of any old upholstered furniture that’s there. Once you’ve eliminated these things, you should wash the entire area with a solution of bleach and water, then leave it to dry. If possible, open a window close by to give ventilation to the area. This will help in getting rid of the mildew smell.Odor Absorbers
Using odor absorbers is a good way of getting rid of the mildew smell. You can buy all kinds of sprays and items that promise to eliminate odors, but there are simple, cheap ways to do this. Take some charcoal briquettes and put them in old empty coffee cans. Distribute these around the area affected by mildew smells. These will take away the odor by sucking it in. It will also absorb moisture in the air, which can make mildew. Be aware that you’ll need to replace these once a month in order for them to remain effective.
Baking soda is one of the best things you can use for getting rid of mildew smell. It’s renowned as an odor eliminator, and it will do an excellent job on mildew smell. Simply open a box and leave it in the area to take away the smell of mildew. It will need to be replaced every couple of months. Also very efficient as an odor absorber is cat litter. Lay out a tray of cat litter in the area and it will take away the mildew smell. It will only last well for 2 weeks before needing to be replaced.Keeping the Smell Away
After getting rid of the mildew smell, you need to be able to keep it away. Repeated thorough cleanings of the area is something that’s vital to making sure that no mildew returns. Keep giving good ventilation to the area. Fresh air is a big enemy of mildew and mold. Whenever the weather allows, have a window open in the area.Dehumidifier
Keeping a working dehumidifier in the area is an excellent way to keep the mildew smell away. It will remove the moisture that can cause mildew from the air. Having this running, especially in damper weather, will keep mildew away. Similarly, an ionizer is a very effective tool for keeping mildew away. It takes the damp ions from the air and keeps it smelling fresh.
I agree with everything Red said as well as using charcoal like Naomi suggested. The source of the mildew smell was probably everything you tore out, but it was encapsulating the smell. Time, patience and lots of elbow grease should work.
Thanks to everyone that replied! You all are fantastic! On my way to store to buy items all suggested!!