If the floor can be sanded, I would suggest doing that. I had a closet like that, and yes the clothes adopted the odor. We sanded that closet floor ourselves with a small sander and then put on new varnish. If you have the extra money to have someone do it, go for it. If you don't have the money and are so inclined, go buy a small hand sander and do it yourself, or have a friend come over and help you. Are there old rugs on that floor, if so, get rid of them permanently. Try sprinkling on the floor a mixture of baking soda and cinnamon, even baby powder. If you have access to a steam cleaner, use it on the floor. ... View related article.
I have an old house with old house smells. I want to clean my house also. I got the idea to purchase a Handheld Fabric Steamer by Conair to use on walls. It will probably work well on tiles and shower, but haven't tried it yet. It is light, easy to use, fairly long cord and inexpensive. Tried it on the wall tonight and it worked good, used the steam on the wall and then wiped off the moisture with a dry towel. Hope this helps. DG in Texas. ... View related article.
