How to Get Rid of Damp Smell in Home on Wood or Concrete?

Many homes and cottages have a damp or musty smell, especially in the basement. The same goes for boats and recreational vehicles. The source of the smell can be due to all sorts of reasons. Sometimes they’re simply closed up for long stretches at a time. Sometimes it’s due to a more troubling issue – clay soil, running water, standing water under the floor, drains installed in the wrong location, uneven ground, previous water infiltration. It’s a long list.

The good news is, Purodora Lab has proven odor neutralizers to eliminate musty smells from virtually any surface. Here’s what you do…

Pro Tip

Before treating the musty smell in your home, cottage, boat or RV, it’s important to first pinpoint the source of the problem. Perhaps it’s simply been closed up for too long. Or perhaps you have a more serious water infiltration problem on your hands. If this is the case, you’ll need to remedy the problem. Otherwise, the damp smell will just keep returning.

You’ll also need to disinfect the affected surfaces if you encounter any water damage. This will prevent the spread of bacteria and mold growth.

Once you’ve identified and corrected the source of the problem and disinfected the affected surfaces, you can finally tackle the musty smell and eliminate it for good. Be sure to treat all absorbent surfaces that smell musty. This includes untreated wood, metal, plywood, walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, fabrics, carpets, furniture and even the air. The key is to use the right products and techniques for each type of surface.

Get rid of musty smell in untreated wood

Here’s how to eliminate the musty smell on rough wood walls and floors:

Dilute ½ cup (125 ml) of Purodora Lab Damp Odor Neutralizer in 1 gallon (4 L) of water.
Spray surface and allow to air dry. No rinsing required.
Repeat as needed.

Get rid of musty smell in concrete

Here’s how to eliminate the musty smell on concrete floors and walls:

Dilute ½ cup (125 ml) of Purodora Lab Damp Odor Neutralizer in 1 gallon (4 L) of water.
Spray surface and allow to air dry. No rinsing required.
Repeat as needed.

Why use Purodora Lab Damp Cleaner & Odor Neutralizer

Quickly eliminates musty smells from concrete, wood, carpets, walls and ceilings
Neutralizes odors, doesn’t mask them
Leaves a fresh clean scent for several hours
Won’t damage or dull the finish on wood floors
Safe for people, pets and planet

No more musty or damp smell!

Getting rid of stubborn musty smells in your home, cottage or RV really is that quick and easy – even after major water damage.

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Here’s to your home and cottage smelling good again!

We work hard to make Purodora Lab odor neutralizers the best on the market. Got a question about our products or innovative odor-neutralizing molecular technology? Ask away! You can reach us at the contact info at the bottom of the page.