Expert: Eileen Cronk - 10/15/2007

Question
How can I eradicate the musty smell in the drawers under my bed. I have taken everything out and washed it all. At the moment they are empty but still smell. This problem has only started in the last year. I believe it may be because I use the laptop in the Bedroom and spend more time in there. My windows are opened every day for at least 4 hours usually more. Any suggestions welcome
Regards
Angela Spicer

Answer
Hi Angela
Nice to hear from you.
Gosh this is odd.
One would think that fresh air would stop the smell not cause it, but I think you may have the answer if its been hot and humid or rainy there lately.
Also do you have carpet in your room that goes under the bed?
It could be holding the humidity.
The smell will not leave till the problems solved.
Warm dry air will help...furnace or heat source of some kind perhaps.
A wash of all the drawers with a household bleach solution will help too.
I would take the drawers right out to do this, and do it in the sunshine if you can. Leave them there a few hours.
While the drawers are out see what it smells like under there.
I am certain you are correct.
Good Luck and great question
Regards
Eileen