Removing Musty Mould Smells

[joko]

i had a small leak in a downstairs room and i rarely use that room so i didnt notice for a good while, the wall went mouldy, which was fairly easy to clear up, but now everything in the room had a 'smell'

they are not mouldy but have a mouldy smell - is there anyway to get rid of this?

i know with fabric i can just wash it, but what about other stuff like books etc?
will just airing them get rid of the smell - or are they pretty much ruined?

also if i just leave them, will they cause mould to begin to grow wherever they are?

as i say there is no mould on them - i looked carefully

thanks

[boxtops]

Febreze or similar as much as you can - and with the books, take them out and keep them in a dry place, not leave them where they are, or they'll pick up any damp in the atmosphere.

[Mosaic]

"I had a small leak in a downstairs room" hur hur hur
I'm so childish, innit.