Hello,
We have had our pellet boiler (which was previously an oil boiler) removed from the basement, and the cleaning of the room has begun. To remove all the dust, we washed the walls and floor with quite a bit of water and mild detergent, which shouldn't be a problem as it is concrete and hollow block. Now, the next day, it smells quite strong even though the door has been closed, it's hard to describe the scent but I guess it's a mix of concrete, oil, and coal. It's still a bit damp, which is not surprising.
We have now opened the door and a couple of windows, but the question is whether we can expect this smell for weeks? Perhaps we should install a dehumidifier?
We have had our pellet boiler (which was previously an oil boiler) removed from the basement, and the cleaning of the room has begun. To remove all the dust, we washed the walls and floor with quite a bit of water and mild detergent, which shouldn't be a problem as it is concrete and hollow block. Now, the next day, it smells quite strong even though the door has been closed, it's hard to describe the scent but I guess it's a mix of concrete, oil, and coal. It's still a bit damp, which is not surprising.
We have now opened the door and a couple of windows, but the question is whether we can expect this smell for weeks? Perhaps we should install a dehumidifier?
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I would think so, but it should become weaker and weaker. How long it takes, I wouldn't dare to guess.I Ironside said:
Absolutely a good way to speed up the drying process, but hardly necessary. Ventilation and time will probably do the job, even if not as quickly.I Ironside said: