Use an Open Bowl of White Vinegar
White vinegar is a natural product with multiple uses, and it works exceptionally well to get rid of a musty smell in almost every room or location. Place an open bowl of white vinegar on a flat surface where it can remain undisturbed. It will work to neutralize the musty smell instead of inadequately covering it up like many low-quality store-bought products. Best of all it is cheap, and after the musty smell is gone the vinegar can be used for cleaning purposes. The article entitled
Safe Substitutes for Chemical Cleaners provides valuable info on ways to use leftover vinegar and other natural supplies.
Place Crumpled Newsprint Behind Furniture
Newsprint works quite well to naturally absorb a musty smell in a room. It is the ideal solution in a room where children and pets have access since it is a dry remedy. Simply crumple a dozen or more sheets of black and white newsprint, and stuff the papers in back of furnishing and any other hidden location in a room with a musty smell. It will get rid of the odor without added expense, and it works better than store-bought products. Unlike aromatic products, chances are no one will notice well-placed crumpled sheets of paper.
Use Fresh Ground Coffee
Try ground coffee when making an effort to get rid of a musty smell in a room. Although the smell of coffee will linger it will not remain, and it will eliminate the musty smell quickly and easily. Simply place a shallow container of dry ground coffee in the room, and allow it to work for several hours to get rid of the odor in the room. Cook the grounds that were used to refresh the room, and after they cool, use them to fertilize outdoor acid-loving plants. The article entitled
Natural Fertilizer for Plants explains how to use coffee grounds and other natural ingredients to grow beautiful lush plants of many different varieties.