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If you ever notice a musty smell, it can be hard to focus on anything else but that horrible odor.
They are sometimes described as stale, dank, earthy, and even moldy. But the worst part of it is that they are the first indicator of water damage and sometimes mold.
Musty smells are most common in older houses as they can also come from decaying building materials.
Depending|Based} on the case, it may also be unhealthy as the atmosphere contains mold spores that can cause allergies, asthma issues, and other health difficulties.
The worst part of it is that people who live in houses with these smells are used to it. But while they now may be impervious to it, they might have developed long term breathing difficulties.
So here are some tips on how best to eliminate musty smells in your home from water damage, decay, mold and other things.
The first step towards addressing musty smells is to remove the source that caused them. After the leak is fixed, the crack is filled, or the appliance is fixed, the faster you can get rid of the smell. This will also stop it from coming back in the future.
To be on the safe side, track the origin if it had been repaired, like a pipe leak to prevent the identical issue from occurring again.
Musty smells are often the first indicator of mold and water damage. To start, look into dark moist, and warm places like crawlspaces, attics, basement, and even your bathroom.
Mold will also thrive on porous materials with excess moisture, such as wood, drywall, carpeting, cement, and sheet rock.
Another good idea would be to locate the source of the mould: most likely from water damage but what caused that? Resources such as leaking pipes, appliances, roof, cracks in the foundation, sewage backups, melting snow, etc. will all result in water damage and musty smells in the long run.
Removing mold can often be difficult. Generally, it’s recommended to allow a professional mold remediation firm handle the job with specialist products.
This will make certain that all traces have been taken care of as well as the source was removed.
But as long as you’ve caught the mould in its early stages, you can remove it with vinegar or bleach.
Just never forget to wear gloves and a breathing mask to prevent health issues during the cleaning procedure.
Also make sure to clean all affected regions, ensuring to eliminate stains as well because there could be spores leftover.
Ultimately, you will want to dry out the whole area as any remaining moisture can trigger the spores to grow again.
After thoroughly cleaning out the region, air it out by setting up a space heater, box fan, or overhead fan. If the area is by a window or door and it is not raining or humid outside, allow the breeze to circulate the room as well.
You can even add a natural air freshener by boiling lemons in a pan and leaving it in the affected room to air it out.
Any fans in the room will help to spread the aroma by circulating the air. But if the area is not a place you can do this, you can also spritz the room using a home deodorizer, such as Lysol.
If the odor nevertheless lingers, try adding a paste of baking soda and water and scrub the region thoroughly.
Allow the area to dry without rinsing the glue, then vacuum up the particles in a few hours.
If the damage occurred on a wall, just remember to always wait until it’s dried before attempting to repair it.
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If the smell still persists or there’s even a mould infestation, do not hesitate to call the professionals. Tackling a large area of mould with home remedies can be extremely dangerous, even with protective equipment.
The musty smells may just be overpowering and will require powerful equipment, like an ozone generator or hydroxyl machines.
A professional restoration firm , such as Continental Carpet Cleaning, would be able to repair the building materials from water damage. They can also look after any mould growth, eliminating it in the source and preventing it from returning in the future.
With years of experience and training, they won’t only be able to get rid of the musty smells but restore the affected region from mold and water damage.
After their solutions, you won’t need to worry about health issues or horrible stenches anymore. Don’t hesitate to provide these professionals a call for a free estimate.
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