Your home may have unpleasant odors coming from dirty clothes, leftover food or the smell of cooking grease. In particular, some bad odors not only spoil the general appearance but also affect health such as mold smell and gas leaks.
In this article, we point out 6 causes of bad odors in your home as well as how to fix them to keep your living space fresh, fragrant and safe.
Mold lurks
Mold lurking in walls is one of the common reasons why your house smells bad.
If you smell a musty odor in your home, it could be coming from moldy walls. This is where they often hide and is not too difficult for you to find. To a certain extent, mold is harmful to health, so it must be removed. Some common causes of mold include plumbing leaks and poor bathroom or kitchen ventilation.
What must you do:
- If the moldy area is small, you can clean it yourself with soap and water. Better yet, use vinegar or a specialized mold cleaning solution.
- If the moldy area is large and potentially toxic, you need to consult a professional.
- Mold prevention is always the best solution. Try to keep things dry, have good ventilation, and control humidity in function rooms.
Electrical problem
Short circuits or burnt electrical wires/outlets often emit a fishy smell.
If you smell a fishy, foul smell in your house, it is likely that the electrical cord/outlet is damaged. Experts say that electrical wires and plastic parts, when burned or melted, will emit a fishy smell of fish or urine.
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