Daily life at home is full of all sorts of smells, and not all of them are pleasant. Most of them can be cleaned away without too much trouble, but what about those that are more persistent even after a serious clean? Here, we’re going to look at where they might be coming from and what you can do about them.

Check for mould

If it’s a musty, stale smell in the air and it’s strongest in the bathroom or anywhere that you store linens after washing them, then there’s a good chance that mould might be your big problem. Check anywhere that you have running pipes, as well in the walls, ceilings, and corners of any areas you catch the smell. Aside from cleaning away the mould, finding the source, whether it’s the build-up of humidity that can be fought with a dehumidifier, or a leak, is vital to help make your home a healthier place free of mould.

Where’s the sewer smell coming from?

If there’s a bad sewer smell lingering through the home, it’s usually because you’re dealing with a blockage or some other problem that’s causing waste gasses to come back up through your pipes. Your best bet is to get in touch with a plumbing service to take care of the source as soon as possible. It can be anything from a blocked pipe to your sewer drain being clogged up, but dealing with it soon is essential, or more than just gas can start to bubble up through your drains.

A pest problem

Musty smells aren’t always caused by mould. If you can’t find any mould, you should interest consider looking for the signs of pests, such as wood shavings gnawed or scratched off fixtures close to the ground, or droppings. A pest control team can help you deal with them if you do find any of those signs.

Trash smells (and how they’re not always from the trash)

If you can smell trash in your home, then take out the trash. If that smell is still coming from your bin, then you should clean your bin. What if rancid smells are coming from the fridge, however? If they remain even after you checked for spoiled foods and remove everything, then there’s a good chance that something (like milk) leaked out of the bottle onto whatever it was sitting on. A good clean with strong surface wipes should help to get rid of it. You should make sure the refrigerator drain isn’t blocked, as well.

Who washes the washers?

Any household appliances that make use of water can be susceptible to a buildup of moisture and mould. This musty smelling bacteria can combine with fabric and food scents in your washing machine and dishwasher to make some very unpleasant odours, indeed. Make sure you invest in the appropriate cleaner for each.

A pervasive bad smell can really hamper the quality of life in your home, but hopefully, the tips above can help you deal with it.

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