Every house has its own smell. You likely don’t recognize yours, because you’re so used to it. But then head to the household of a friend or relative, and you’ll no doubt pick up on it. These smells don’t have to be unpleasant, quite the contrary. Perhaps your friend likes burning incense while they meditate or read, another friend has a dog that likes to play in the wet garden, while another uses a distinctive form of fabric conditioner to wash their laundry with.
No matter what kind of household smell you have, most people would agree that a little ventilation and cleaning can help with most unwanted smells. However, sometimes that’s not the case. A pungent or new smell is a good sign that there’s something wrong with the household, and we’re not necessarily talking about your cat having an unfortunate, but ultimately cleanable accident on the carpet.
With that in mind, today we have a guest author writing to discuss three household smells that should immediately be addressed:
Gas Or Rotting Eggs
Rotting eggs or a gassy smell could indicate a gas leak. Switch off any open flames you might have on, open as many windows or doors as you can, and switch off the gas at the mains tap if you notice it. Then, iIt’s essential to evacuate your home immediately and contact your gas utility company so they can perform a full inspection. They can help isolate the source appropriately and help nullify the source of the leak. Don’t wait around, as this potential pungent smell could indicate a danger to life.
Warm, Musty Damp Smells
Damp smells are noticeable if you know what to look for – it often smells wet, moldy, and unpleasant. If you have respiratory issues make sure to wear a mask or have someone else look at the issue. This is a sign of mold, mildew and trapped moisture-filled air that isn’t being ventilated correctly. It can even let off spores which can cause harm, especially to infants and the elderly. Depending on how deep the rot has worked its way into the wall, parts of it may need to be replaced. In some cases, the damp is surface level, and a deeper clean and repaint can be enough to fix the issue, along with renewed ventilation repairs.
Sewage
This is hardly a nice smell to have in your house, but if your pipes are backed up or the sewer line is damaged, this can be a real problem. With sewer line repair services you can more easily identity an issue and work to resolve it. This can be especially important if you live in a rural community where you might not be attached to the mains sewer lines cared for by the government, as in these circumstances private pipes and septic tanks are more common. You can also call in plumbing services to help assess the issue if needed.
With this advice, we hope you can not only resolve the unwanted smells in your household, but use them as a warning for necessary property repair.