Freshen Up Your Basement: Simple Tips for Getting Rid of Unwanted Odors

Getting rid of unwanted odors in your basement can be a daunting task. The odors can range from mildew and mold to pet scents or anything else that is causing your living space to smell unpleasant. To effectively tackle the problem of unwanted odors, you will need to attack them at the source—the basement itself.

To start getting rid of the unwanted odors, the first step is to air out the basement by opening all available windows and door for several days. Doing this will help to remove any musty or mildew smells. If your basement has carpet, steam cleaning is recommended to get rid of the smells for good. Remove all the furniture in the basement, and then thoroughly clean the carpets and allow them to dry completely.

If you have bare floors and walls in the basement, mix one cup of chlorine to one gallon of warm water and use a string mop for the floors and soft cloths or sponges for the walls. Wipe down all the walls and floors and allow them to dry completely. This will help to remove any mold or mildew smells.

Using a dehumidifier is also a great way to get rid of musty smells in the basement. Place the dehumidifier in the dampest area of the basement to help get rid of the unpleasant odors.

For pet odors, mix one cup of hydrogen peroxide with one gallon of warm water and mop the floors with the solution and wash the walls with a cloth or a sponge. This should effectively get rid of any pet odors in your basement.

If your odors are not too bad, you can also cut up half an onion and place it on a plate. Onions are natural odor absorbers and can help to take away the smell of mold or mildew in your basement.

Finally, create a mixture of vinegar, baking soda and water. Combine one-third cup of vinegar, half a cup of baking soda, and one gallon of warm water. Clean the floors with this mixture and mop the walls with a cloth or sponge to eliminate any musty or mildew odors.

Following these steps should help to effectively remove unwanted odors from your basement. With some patience and the right home-remedies, you’ll be able to take back the smell of your living space.