Reduce Odors from Flooded Basements
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A chlorine bleach solution may be used to remove odors from basements that have been flooded, said Mary Yearns, Iowa State University Extension housing specialist.
After checking the structural safety of the basement and removing water and mud, use a coarse brush or long-handled broom to scrub down the floors, walls and ceiling.
“First, spray surfaces with lukewarm water to remove flood residue,” Yearns says. “Start with the floor then move to the bottom of the walls and work your way up. This will lessen the chances of leaving muddy streaks on any basement surfaces.”
Next, use ho...
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