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118 Year Old House Smells Musty?

I have a 118 year old house and I have a musty smell, but not all the time. How do I get rid of the smell? The basement is dry, but humid. I also smell it outside around the house. What can I do?

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October 18, 20170 found this helpful

You can buy dehumidifier bags at the hardware store. You can get rid of the smell by using Nok-Out

 

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October 26, 20170 found this helpful

Rid a house of musty smell.

Step 1
You need to find where it is coming from.

Step 2
It can be dangerous to your health.

Step 3
The smell is usually from decay and mold.

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Step 4
Sheet rock has to be removed and carpets too that are damaged by mold.

Step 5
Then clean the mold spores use a mask.

Step 6
Use one part Boric acid,two parts vinegar,two parts peroxide,and four parts water.

Step 7
Scrub with a brush.

Step 8
Let everything dry well use a fan,open windows.

Step 9
Get a dehumidifier as well.

Step 10
Put boxes of baking soda around to help absorb the smell.

Step 11
This site will help you www.getridofthings.com/.../.

 

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