How to get a damp mildew smell out of my finished basement
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I am trying to get a damp mildew smell out of my finished basement without having to buy expensive material.
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There is a product available called Damp rid available at Home Depot that has a pleasant smell. Place several buckets around. Once they are all liquid throw them out and replace.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 28, 2016
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Buy a dehumidifier. Have the hose go into the drain near the water heater.
Kris
on Sep 28, 2016
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damp rid can be found at dollar tree and it really works
Kay8008870
on Sep 29, 2016
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Agree with all of the above!
Jackie Hendricks
on Sep 29, 2016
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Any of the above - Damp Rid, dehumidifier and similar solutions - will reduce the humidity that caused the smell. To get rid of the smell right away, get some small containers, like plastic cups, old bowls or any similar item, and put baking soda in some of them and ground coffee in others. The baking soda will absorb most of the odor, while the cofee will mask whatever is left of it. Important: the coffee must be unused, dry ground coffee, straight from the package. A finely-ground coffee, like the one used for espresso, works better than American-style coarse ground. By the way, this works for stinky fridges, too...
Katia Pimentel
on Sep 29, 2016
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You need to find the source of the dampness first. Remove all contaminated material which may include drywall, insulation, carpeting, backing and any removable objects. This is of course wearing a biohazard suit, 3M P100 mask, goggles and rubber gloves all available at Home Depo, and to ventilated the area while removing the debris from the area. Any hard items, wall supports, cement block, floors, that are not removed must be than sprayed with a mold disinfectant, sealed with a mold killing primer sealer before painting. This is the correct way to do it so it doesn't return. Remember toke all biohazard precautions when removing the hazard suit, gloves, mask and shoes. Showering afterwards to remove mold spores and prevent contamination of other areas. You may wish to hire a professional unless you are really handy and willing to accept the precautions mentioned above. Yes you can do it but it isn't as easy as some may make it out to be. Based on experience.
Bill Karam
on Oct 01, 2016
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