How to Get Rid of Persistent 'Old House Smell'

Old house smell: Those three dreaded words evoke something rather frightening and repellent to most homeowners. You know what we're talking about, right? It's that musty odor that creeps up and greets you the instant you set foot inside an older home. What is this mysterious stench, anyway? And most importantly: Is there a way to get rid of it? "Old house smell" is a vague term, yet we all know it when we sniff it. Now, how to get rid of it? Try these solutions. 0:14 - Open the windows 0:23 - Clean your couch 0:40 - Declutter under every sink 0:45 - Wash your walls 0:58 - Neutralize the air Check out more DIY & Home Improvement videos:    • DIY and Home Improvement   Thinking of buying your first home, but confused as to where to start? Loida Velasquez is here to break down everything you need to know to get started!    • Buying Your First House: The guide to gett...   ********* Find your home on https://www.realtor.com ********* Download our mobile app: https://www.realtor.com/mobile ********* Follow us on: Facebook:   / realtor.com   Twitter:   / realtordotcom   Instagram:   / realtordotcom   Pinterest:   / realtordotcom   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Learn More about the home buying process: "Home Buying 101: How Do I Get Started?"    • How to Buy a Home: How Do I Get Started bu...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ #realtor #realestate