Log cabins are preferable for some people due to a few reasons. They make us feel a bit closer to nature. But, unlike regular homes, log cabins have their own set of problems. In essence, log cabins are organic structures that were previously alive. This makes log cabins much more sensitive to fungal growth and insects infestations. If fungus can grow on masonry surface, it will grow better on dead trees. To start with, it should be relatively easy to minimize fungal growth. You may improve air circulation inside the house, so the interior of your log cabin is less humid. If the external environment has dryer air, you should keep the windows open, to allow for the exchanges of air. If you block the air circulation, the interior air will become stagnant and bad odor will appear.

If the interior of the log cabin is very humid, musty odor will start to appear. A direct way to make the interior less humid is to install a dehumidifier. For log cabins, the ideal level of humidity should be at around 50 percent. If higher than that, problems may potentially emerge. As an example, humidity may escalate the population of dust mites, which is a problem for allergy sufferers. Condensation could reduce the service life of electrical appliances. A cheap way to reduce humidity is to put a bowl of baking soda on each corners of the log cabin. It’s good for removing bad odor, including musty smell. It’s very safe and more affordable than other odor removal solutions.

The next option is to use lemon juice and vinegar. Both are safe and quite acidic. Many microorganisms, including fungus can’t survive when coming into contact with an acidic substance. Dilute vinegar or lemon juice with water, put it in a few bowls and place them randomly in areas where musty smells are the strongest. Small open bags with ground coffee inside may also absorb bad odors inside your log cabins.

You should also check the drainage to make sure that there’s no excess moisture. Condensation may form on pipes and water drips on wooden surface, causing a foul smell. It’s even worse if there are leakages inside the log cabin. Fungi and molds will grow quickly on puddles. When these nasty small plants start to proliferate, the first indication is often a really strong odor. If musty smells seem to emanate from hard-to-reach areas, you may need to hire professional cleaners. They should have the right skill and tools to remove infestations inside your log cabins. They may charge fees, but you will save money in the long period of time, because you won’t spend time and money to do it yourself. The best things in life are often not free. General cleaning task should go a long way in ensuring that your cabin remains odor-free. Even if you do comprehensive odor-removal task, your place may still not be odor-free. With the above steps, you should be able to remove foul-smelling sources from your house, which will allow you to live a more comfortable life.