Does your house stink? Simple Fixes to Common Odors.

A smelly house can be a problem no matter where you're from. Here are some common odors and the steps you can take to remedy them.

Moldy or Musty Odor
Excessive moisture can cause mildew or mold to form. Molds and mildew have distinct foul odors, but more importantly they can bring serious breathing problems for individuals with conditions such as asthma and COPD. You don't just want to handle the smell in this case, you need to handle the source. Check your home for leaks and repair them, and make sure the mold is sufficiently removed. If you can't take care of it yourself definitely hire a professional. Don't let mold get out of control!

Adding a Dehumidifier for your HVAC system can act as an effective preventive measure. Also ensure that your bathrooms and kitchen have exhaust fans that are properly vented to the outside. After you've bathed, make sure you run the fan for 10 to 15 minutes to clear the air of excess humidity.

Dead Animal Odor
If your home smells like a dead animal, there might be a dead animal in your home! Even in the most well maintained of homes a small animal can find a way in and burrow to a hard to find location to die. Best thing you can do is try to find it and remove it and sanitize the area. If you can't find it you'll have to wait for it to degrade naturally and the smell will disperse over time; in the meantime however do your best to cover the smell with an air cleaner. Thoroughly search your home for places where small animals may enter, and patch them immediately.

Bathroom Stench
Pour a cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl to eliminate sewer smell. Just pour it in, let it sit for 5 minutes, then scrub. Make sure your bathroom exhaust fan is powerful enough to remove odors; if it isn't then what is it good for?! Get one that works!

If your air quality isn't up to snuff, you're interested in a dehumidifier, or you have any other HVAC related issues that you think we can help with, give us a call!