I live in a very old brick farm house. Any ideas on how to get damp musty smell from out of closets?
By joyce from Columbus, OH
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If you have already checked, and found that there are no leaks or moisture problems that require fixing, then try putting some charcoal in a plastic bowl or basket, and leaving it in the closets. Of course, if there is any carpeting inside the closets, you may want to remove that, just from the closets, as they will hold bad smells longer.
Spray the closet with Lysol and leave the doors opened. You may have to leave the doors opened a long time. Actually in the winter I leave my closets open all the time in the bedrooms.
Remove any wallpaper and wipe down all surface with a bleach solution. Air out for a few days.
Air out or wash any clothing that is stored in the closet.
Old brick farmhouse usually means layers and layers of wallpaper that needs to come off. You need to create a vapor barrier between the brick and wall structure and also be careful on wall treatment.
Place some charcoal in the corners of the closet it will absorb odors and moisture.
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