That damp basement smell, caused by mold and mildew, is pungent and intolerable. You can get rid of it without the use of chemicals. First, clean everything out of the basement and move it to an outside environment. You’ll most likely get rid of most of the cause of the odor at this point. Then, apply vinegar to kill mold and mildew. Pour the vinegar on areas with heavy mold saturation and then scrub thoroughly to remove most of it. Mixing lemon juice and water is another useful solution. It tackles many forms of mold, and removes the damp basement smell, replacing it with a pleasant lemon scent. If that doesn’t work, baking soda can be spread over the affected area. Finally, finish up the cleaning with natural soap and water which will remove the last bits of mold. This will take that damp basement smell out of your basement permanently. If the problem is too tough to tackle on your own, call the mold remediation experts at DryPatrol! They will give you excellent advice, and offer quality service at a value price.