A new odor in your home is a signal that there is a possible problem starting to develop and could cause serious microbial growth. Odors in your home can indicate that you have a moisture problem somewhere. Now comes the real problem; "How "Do I Find The Source Of The Odor?"
Being a Sherlock Holmes can help you find your source of your odor by the following techniques:
1. Hidden water leaks can be under the carpeting in the padding before it shows up as wet carpeting. Slow leaks are a good example of this.
2. Odor control products such as Fabreze or Glade Plugins are not good to use in this case. You need to find the source before it gets out of control.
3. If the odor is getting stronger, it indicates that you will have either microbial or bacterial growth taking place. Check below the A/C for a possible drain leak. Now is the time to find the source quickly before it becomes a serious problem.
4. Sometimes the odor can come from a bathroom shower pan due to moisture intrusion into the grout. This will allow hidden microbial growth to release odors into the air thru the weep holes of the drain.
5. If you cannot find the source of the odor, now is the time to hire a professional before it gets worse.
In conclusion, odor control is important in your home. If you cannot find it by yourself, hire a competent professional to seek it out. Individuals with Asthma or Allergies can have allergic reactions to certain odors such as wet carpeting. Always hire a competent Indoor Air Quality Professional with credentials to find your problem. Using products to mask the odors temporarily can bring serious problems long term. What would have been a small job can become a financial disaster in the end.
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Mr. Artemiss is available as a professional speaker to help educate your community or group function on Asthma, Allergies, Mold, Indoor Air Quality and the Chemically Injured. Visit our website and sign up for our Free Air Conditioning Filter Change Reminder Service.
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