My base ment has a "basement smell" like stall air, any good suggestions, I do have a window that doesnt work,

Question

I was thinking of putting in a block window with a vent

Answer 1

try washing it down with vinegar and water.put in a spray bottle and spray and wipe down that will take away the smell.

Answer 2

Ok so I know this might sound weird but I actually love the smell of basement! But I don't think there's much you can do to get rid of that smell, unless you have a finished basement which I doubt because then it wouldn't have a basement smell. Trying spraying air freshner or febreze.

Answer 3

good answer from Boomrat... definitly get a dehumidifier I would also  seriously consider installing a window  that opens (a small casement cellar window) infact, add 2, that way you can get some cross ventilation

(if you open them). The dehumidifier is a huge energy hog, wait to you see your electric-bill after running that thing for a month. I still would use the dehumidifier to dry the cellar and get the musty smell out, just use it when you need to ... then open the windows and maybe use a fan to circulate the air

Answer 4

Get a dehumidifier.  There is to much moisture in your basement.  After one day you should smell and feel difference.

Answer 5

Try a dehumidifier.