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Can't get rid of the smell



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amother
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Post Sun, Sep 22 2024, 10:09 am
My nephew ( 18) lived with us for 3 months this past summer..The whole time he was here the basement had an odd smell could be his creams, cologne..I'm notnsure..he moved out a month ago and my bathroom still has an odor..I've used the fan..I sprayed all the walls and tiles with clorox..I used grout brushes, I mopped and changed the shower curtains and the smell lingers..FYI he flooded the bathroom everyday for 3 months and left soaking towels on the floor for days..Is there anything else I can do..it's my guest room and I'm a bit embarrassed!
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amother
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Post Sun, Sep 22 2024, 10:17 am
Try airing out the basement, open any doors and windows.
Spray the entire bathroom with lemon juice/vinegar and baking soda.
If you have carpet down there pour on baking soda and wait an hour before vacuuming. Same for the mattress.
Hope this helps!
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zaq




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Sep 22 2024, 11:35 am
If the bathroom was literally flooded every day you could have a mold problem, hopefully not. Start with ventilating and drying everything out. You may eventually need to call a mold testing and remediation expert. Hopefully not.
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mushkale




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Sep 22 2024, 12:18 pm
Try an ozone machine but if the source of the odor is still there it won't necessarily help.
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amother
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Post Sun, Sep 22 2024, 12:22 pm
An open container of ground coffee will help get rid of smells.
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