# How to Get the Musty Smell Out of Wet Cement
If your wet cement slab has a musty smell, this can be an indication of mildew growth. Removing the smell involves drying out the concrete, which is sometimes difficult when the concrete sweats. One cure for sweating concrete is to seal the surface. The area also needs airing out, to bring in fresh air to circulate around the concrete. This can also help in drying the surface.
Things You'll Need
- Mop
- Broom
- Liquid bleach
- Bucket
Instructions
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Dry mop the area and remove any moisture. Sweep up any debris.
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Fill a bucket with hot water and add 1 cup bleach for each gallon of water.
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Mop the floor with the bleach solution. Be careful not to step in the bleach water and track it into your home.
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Allow the cement to completely dry.
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