Damp, Moldy, Musty Basement Odors

Foul odors, heavy damp air, and mold are all symptoms of having issues with water and poor air circulation in the basement.

Standing water caused by leaks or past flooding can create an environment perfect for mold to grow. It can also bring with it bacteria and other organisms in it that give off odors while digesting organic material. Water can also help to cause the dry rot of wood or to start the degrading process in paper goods and cardboard boxes. All of these processes give off odors and cause excess moisture to be present in the basement.

What Can I do?

Having an inspection can isolate the issues that are allowing the moisture and water to come into the basement. From there, removing the rotting, smelling, or soaked objects will help to take care of the sources of the smells. Circulating the air, filtering the air of mold spores and poor air quality, will both help to dry and control the basement moisture levels.

Basement Solutions can provide permanent solutions for fixing the leaks causing the damp and musty conditions in your basement. With various products, such as our line of dehumidifiers, sump pumps and basement waterproofing products, Iowa’s Basement Solutions can get rid of the smells and dampness and turn your basement into a dry, controlled and comfortable space.

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