Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home

RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home-Steam Cleaner Post by smartfell-r (42) | (11/02/2008) Contact Invest in a good steam or vapor cleaner. These machines ONLY use water, no chemicals and will clean and disinfect practically anything in your home. It will kill mildew and mold on contact. Your home will smell nice and fresh after cleaning, with NO chemical smells. These are very commonly used in Europe, many of the machines are made in Italy. Price does matter when buying one of these... Spend at least $300 and you will have a good one that cleans with very high heat! Here is a list of them on eBay: http://home.shop.ebay.com/items/Carpet-Steamers__W0QQ_nkwZ steamQ20cleanerQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZHomeQ2dGardenQQ_ pcatsZ299Q2c159888Q2c11700QQ_sacatZ7965V This is the one I purchased and highly recommend as it has an attachment for carpets. It retails for $499, so this is an excellent price for a new one at $340 plus $20 shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/RELIABLE-STAINLESS-STEEL-STEAM-CLEANER_ W0QQitemZ120321127287QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120321127287 &_trkparms=72%3A1240%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C2 40%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Jim in Jax Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home Post By momo5 (Guest Post) (11/01/2008) Besides the great suggestions on finding the source you can do 2 other things. Home depot and such store sell a mold spray that is peroxide based that you can use to spray down the room/s also can paint over mold spot with "Kills" after cleaning or treating if there is no damage. Also if you are looking for an ultra healthy alternative you can try essential oil cleaners that are anti fungal based like one put out by melaluca or make your own with theses oils; Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), lemon (Citrus limon), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) about 4 drops each of these oils to 320z spray bottle with your natural cleaner. You can also add these to alcohol/water base and spray and leave on. Hope it helps! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home Post by chriself (40) | (11/01/2008) Contact If the room doesn't get much sun and gets damp, the carpet may be holding the moisture. Use a dehumidifier or hang a cloth bag filled with old fashioned kitty litter (not the clumping kind) in the closet. When it gets damp, place on a cookie sheet and dry out in the oven on low. Wipe down the baseboards and walls with vinegar to kill the smell and any mildew. My daughter's bedroom was the same and we eventually had to pull up the carpet and put down wood floor, but these measures helped until we could afford to do it. Good Luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home Post By my-secret (Guest Post) (10/31/2008) Depending on type of floors. You can use floor stripper. It works. It will eliminate any smells. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home Post by tedsmom (910) | (10/31/2008) Contact Vinegar will help with the smell, but I agree that you need to try to find the source of the mildew. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home Post by wedwards (1) | (10/30/2008) Contact Although I haven't used it, I heard about this solution on a home improvement radio show. It sounded interesting so I made note of it. It's called OdorXit. Their web site is: http://www.odorxit.com There is a sub-page for mold and mildew. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home Post By (Guest Post) (10/30/2008) Papajan is right. You have to keep digging until you find the source. One other thing that you can do eventually is to paint. Sometimes that helps with the smell, but if you don't find it, it will probably come back, so find it first, then paint. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in Home Post by papajan (8) | (10/30/2008) Contact Sounds like the root cause for the mildew and mold is still hidden, look under carpets if possible or in closets, until the root cause is found, the smell will return, look in the basement under the room for any signs of mold or mildew. Baking soda may help with the smell, i know it works in the fridge. Report Spam or Abuse