Hi Everyone:
I want to convert the basement in the house I just bought to a den, but it has an unfortunate air of mustiness about it. The home inspector did not think it was due to mold, but rather to the fact that the windows had been kept closed for a lengthy period of time. So I tried turning on a dehumidifier for a week, then tried keeping the windows open for hours at a time. the smell is still there, although its severity varies over the course of the day. I am thinking to wash the curtains but they don't smell. Is my only recourse to paint the downstairs completely? Any other thoughts?
Thanks,
-Charles
I want to convert the basement in the house I just bought to a den, but it has an unfortunate air of mustiness about it. The home inspector did not think it was due to mold, but rather to the fact that the windows had been kept closed for a lengthy period of time. So I tried turning on a dehumidifier for a week, then tried keeping the windows open for hours at a time. the smell is still there, although its severity varies over the course of the day. I am thinking to wash the curtains but they don't smell. Is my only recourse to paint the downstairs completely? Any other thoughts?
Thanks,
-Charles