Buy a dehumidifier.
Rent an ozone generator. Info on my site.
Bleach
Eva-dry EH-500F, will dry air and prevent formation of mold and fungi. This will help you in getting rid of musty smell from basement. For better result it is advisable to clean basement before installation of Eva-dry EH-500F. You can get Eva-dry EH-500F, with fragrance.
smell it! old original cards have an unmistakable musty basement smell that cannot be reproduced.
The first step to getting a musty smell out of a closed up house is to open the windows. You will also want to burn some candles. Spraying Lysol will also help get rid of the musty smell.
The musty smell of moisture and possible water marks would indicate that there is a problem with water.
A SKUNK WAS IN YOUR BASEMENT????Idk, maybe air freshiner?Rent an ozone generator.
That musty smell could be coming from mold in the carpet and or it's padding, as basements tend to be damp. You could have the carpet cleaned professionally or clean it yourself with a good carpet cleaner. If this is unsuccessful it may be necessary to replace the carpet padding or both the carpet and it's padding.
"The musty smell of the attic filled my nostrils" BWHAHAHAHAHAHAH
The musty smell that Brian notices when he wakes up is caused by the dampness and mold growth in the shelter. The combination of moisture and lack of ventilation can create a musty odor.
Have the lines water Jetted to scour them properly and get rid of years of crud build up
wash everything and febreze...
you wash it????