Hey everyone. Well, I've searched regarding smelly water but my fish water doesn't smell. It is in my downstairs hallway that doesn't get much ventilation. What can I do to get out the mildewy smell? I was thinking about using a couple of baking soda boxes in a couple of pie tins and place one next to the tank and one by the front door. Do you think that will work? Are their other ways to get rid of the smell? No smell from fish tank, just the mildewy smell Thanks, Ed.
Mildewy Fish Tank Smell
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I was thinking of using Febreze but wouldn't that just cover the mildewy smell and I would have to spray again? I don't know if they have Febreze that you can plug into the wall.
I did see something in a small tub at the hardware store that's supposed to get rid of odors. Is that what you're talking about? How well does it work? Is that what you're talking about? Is Damprid a brand name and also where can I get it or the dehumdifier?
The mildewy smell in your hallway may be an indication of more serious problems than just an unpleasant odor. Are you sure you don't have mold growing in your walls? I know that this can be a problem with open-topped fish tanks in closed spaces with poor ventilation. If that's the case, you should probably call in a pro to get the mold removed before it causes more serious problems, or at the very least take steps to prevent it from getting any worse. Try to figure out a way to get more ventilation into the hallway and/or lower the humidity. Maybe a small fan or a dehumidifier.
If all you're worried about is the smell you could look into getting an air purifier with an activated carbon filter.
If all you're worried about is the smell you could look into getting an air purifier with an activated carbon filter.
The primary cause of mildew smell is mildew. Mildew is a fungus not an odor, so hiding the odor is not the solution. If in fact it is mildew, some part of your home has a high level of humidity which provides the ideal conditions for mildew spores to propagate.
The most common and best solution is to remove the humidity. (Dehumidifiers, fans, air ducts, circulation are great tools for this.) Short term solutions like spraying the mildew fungus may only kill the observable plant, while the rest remains hidden and growing inside walls and under floorboards.
I agree with what Deeb said. He has some good advice on this.
The most common and best solution is to remove the humidity. (Dehumidifiers, fans, air ducts, circulation are great tools for this.) Short term solutions like spraying the mildew fungus may only kill the observable plant, while the rest remains hidden and growing inside walls and under floorboards.
I agree with what Deeb said. He has some good advice on this.