Odor Removal

Treating Mold and Its Odor in Your Home by Eliminating the Source

Odor Detection Experts Serving Van Nuys, Glendale, Burbank, & San Fernando Valley Los Angeles

Is there anything worse than walking into your home to notice a stuffy, unpleasant smell that just won’t go away? Lingering odors aren’t just a sign of needing to take out the trash or wipe down the counters. They’re often indicators that something is wrong in places you would least expect them, such as attics, crawlspaces, or closets.

A musty smell almost always means moisture, and with moisture comes mold. Mold is not simply an ugly, smelly inconvenience; it’s often a great risk to your family’s health and your home’s integrity. Once it’s detected by sight or smell, it must be eradicated as quickly as possible.

So what causes that unpleasant odor and, more importantly, what can you do to make it stop and prevent it from returning?

Wondering what the difference is between mold and mildew in your home? That’s a question our customers often ask us here at Twin Home Experts. The reality is there really isn’t any difference – mildew is mold. Homeowners tend to use the word mildew because it softens the reality of mold growth and potential damages in their home.

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The Source of Mold's Musty Smell

Mold produces gases called microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC). While some of these gases are undetectable, many give off a musty, offensive odor. Even if you don’t see mold anywhere, an unpleasant odor that lingers in your home, especially on rainy or humid days, could be an indication that you have a mold problem. Twin Home Experts usually find odors in the following:

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How to Get Rid of It

It’s important to act quickly if you do have a stale smell in your home that you believe could be mold. The risks of leaving mold untreated are far greater than experiencing a nasty aroma that won’t go away. That smell means you are breathing in mold spores that could cause serious respiratory issues, such as sinus infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis, as well as other health concerns like migraines.

The key to getting rid of the moldy smell is to get rid of the source itself: the mold. Using household cleaning products or air fresheners to disguise the smell alone is never a good idea. Not only are these solutions temporary and ineffective, they are problematic because they leave your family at risk of developing major health problems since the mold is never removed.

Since mold can easily spread from room to room in a short amount of time, it’s best to call a professional to inspect and test your home as soon as you notice it. While at-home tests are available on the market, a professional inspection will ensure that the test is properly conducted, your results are accurate, and present mold can be treated effectively.

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How to Manage It Over Time

After you have located and removed the mold from your home, you may have to implement a few changes to ensure that the mold (and its lingering odor) does not return.

Repair any leaks or sources of moisture that may have contributed to mold production.
Invest in a dehumidifier to keep the moisture in your house’s air low, ideally between 30-50%.
Keep the rooms in your home well-ventilated by opening windows or turning on fans when the rooms feel stuffy.
Use activated charcoal to deodorize the room infected with mold.
Give the area that had mold present a deep cleaning with a strong cleaning agent, such as boric acid, white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, & water.

Twin Homes Experts Can Help

When it comes to treating unpleasant odors in your home caused by mold, it’s always best to leave it to the professionals. With over 30 years of experience, the experts at Twin Homes Plumbing have helped thousands of clients locate and eradicate dangerous mold infestations. If you have a lingering, musty smell in your home that you think could be caused by mold, call us today. With Twin Homes Experts, you’ll be able to protect your home’s integrity and family’s health quickly and easily.