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basement smell remove mold and mildew
one of the major causes of basement odor
is mold and mildew grown on the items
kept in the basement due to moisture
such items include the cardboards papers
newspapers upholstered furniture carpets
fabrics and other old items discard the
affected paper items clean away the
other items sponge the surfaces of
upholstered furniture with a soapy water
solution clean the basement once you
have discarded the affected paper items
and clean the furniture the next step is
to clean the basement prepare a cleaning
solution by combining one part of boric
acid 2 parts of white vinegar and
hydrogen peroxide each with 4 parts of
water wear a pair of protective gloves
facemask and wash the floor of your
basement using this solution but be
moderate because too much use of this
solution can cause excess moisture in
your basement
fix the leakages if you find any pipe
leakage in your basement fix it in first
hand as it is the main cause behind mold
and mildew
it is useful remedy for how to get rid
of basement smell if your basement is
naturally humid and then you may install
a humidifier it is very effective in
combating the mildew odor wrap those
pipes with insulation which are causing
condensation
baking soda baking soda is a great odor
of sore bur it not only absorbs the
unpleasant odors caused due to mold and
mildew in your basement but also
refreshes the air with its scent as it
is a natural deodorizer to either place
an open box of baking soda or a
container filled with baking soda in
your basement to eliminate basement odor
baking soda can work for three months
white vinegar the acidic property of
white vinegar makes it effective
deodorizing agent for the clothes
affected by mildew odor add one cup of
white vinegar in washing machine and
wash your cloths wash your cloth with
detergent afterwards
cat litter cat litter containing
different ingredients aids in absorbing
the unpleasant odors created by the mold
and mildew in your basement besides an
odor absorbent it also acts as a
deodorizer and refreshes the air with
its scent you just have to place a box
filled with cat litter in your basement
after making sure the box is open to
cure basement smell
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