Has anyone tried it to remove musty/moldy smells? Our basement was damp and had a lot of mold. Had to replace drywall but the smell is still around.
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If you had to replace the drywall chances are the framing (2x4 most likely) has also been invaded by fungus - if (big "if") you still have access to the framing (can you remove the drywall?) purchase a few gallon of "KilZ" paint, use the oil based NOT the latex based - and paint all your framing where there are marks of fungus (including the base 2x4 on the ground) and potentially the wall - use a good ventilation system to remove the fumes from the pain (they can be very strong). Other method is to call someone to mitigate the growing fungus, which is potentially hazardous to your respiratory system - aka bad for your lungs. Also, find where the humidity is coming from - did you have a leak in the basement? or is it just the normal humidity of summer that made the basement a host for the fungi? -- use a dehumidifier during the high humidity months - my preferred unit is the DeLonghi with a pump found on Amazon.
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hi uee- I'd be reluctant to use this on mildewed area as an odor eliminator. my instincts are to treat the areas with an anti-microbial, then drop in a HEAVY DUTY dehumidifier for a week or two. do a search on the product and call them directly- they have an amazing customer support dept. good luck!
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We didn't have that exact issue. We did use it on an elderly relative's mattress and it worked well. Use the whole bottle but it took those smells out. A couch, are you able to clean the area with a machine, and perhaps try both the products?
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We have ours in a 25x40 basement, and it does a great job. The whole area had a slightly musty smell, but after using this for the first 2 days, it was gone. We leave it on automatic and the musty smell has never returned. Works great and very quiet.
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I purchased one for my parents home that at one time didn't have a vapor barrier under the subfloor and mold formed on the underside of the wooden floor. This in turn caused a moldy smell in the house at all times. But the green machine has eliminated that smell. Did it kill the mold under the subfloor? I doubt it, but no more moldy odor or health effects from it.
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I did not find a way to take it apart for cleaning... The best method I found was put to it in a jug of water with a bit of bleach and let it "dispense" the bleach solution. After repeating a few times, the odor went away but I'm not sure the mold did.
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Don't even think about it! I live in an area (southeast Louisiana) where flooding is an issue and have seen what can happen when people get water in their house. There's too much risk of causing mold if you use this indoors. Have you tried using Murphy's Oil Soap? I find that it works very well, even removing rust from metal surfaces (without a lot of scrubbing). It is safe to use on wood, but again, be careful not to use too much.
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Once it has dried on and "cured", I have not noticed any smell ( maybe a few days if ventilated) . When applying, there is a smell and you should have a respirator and be completely covered ( coveralls, hood, gloves) as this stuff is very sticky. I applied this foam to my basement cement walls and am very pleased with the results.
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I think the Product Description portion of the ad explains just how the process works. Does it work? Yes - completely removed the mold and smell of mold due to a leak in the bathroom. Well worth using.
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I only used it to eliminate odors and I didn't have any issues with mold so I can't really say whether it would reduce mold or not.
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We used the product on the basement floor and cleaned the floor with bleach and water before applying. We let it dry for several days before painting. If you have mold on your wall, I think you would want to kill the mold spores before applying the paint.
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I have used it as a spray and walk away in an outside storage shed. The white film of mold was on the floor under where the mowers are parked. I have also sprayed and walked with drywall inside. In the shower area, it worked better spraying and wiping after. Hopes this helps
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I don't know. I only use it in the basement in conjunction with a dehumidifier to keep the basement fresh in the warmer months. It might be worth a try. It sure makes the basement smell good.
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Yes, it works really well for at least one room. Of course, it can only remove the spores from the air. It won't fix the source of the mold. You need to control moisture for that. I have a basement exhaust fan that runs whenever humidity is over 30%.
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It has a smell much like any other urathane product. I used it in my basement with zero ventilation and had no issues. It truely is a great product. 3 coats. Use wire wool in between each and leave the final coat.
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Yes. the smell went away rather quickly. I can't remember exactly how long it was, but it could not have been too long. I absolutely hate bad smells in my house, and I would definitely have noticed if the smell stuck around for too long. hth.
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Not sure but it's worth a try. I use it for musty mold smell. Try bleac product for your smell.
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This is a FANTASTIC cleaner and it may work on your house - but have you ever tried "Wet and Forget?" That product is FANTASTIC for mold!!! In fact, since mold is your main issue, that's exactly what this product is designed for! We used to have problems with mold on our roof and we were STUNNED to see how well this product worked. And it's absolutely EFFORTLESS! I hope you try it out as I think that will be your answer! You can read about this product on the internet - just google "Wet and Forget." I KNOW you'll be satisfied!!!