There are a few basic things you should know about mold and mildew odor. One, should you smell that musty odor which most people correctly identify as mold or mildew then there is most likely mold in the building. Typically it is not mildew if inside a home as mildew only grows on living plants. Two, never rely on your nose alone since some problem mold may not have a smell. Three, although some debate whether mold smells are dangerous we do know that they do indicate a problem. Four, if mold exists in your home you must find, remove and correct its cause. Five, costly mold inspections are not always necessary. Do-it-yourself kits are widely available but should in no way replace having a professional inspection periodically. And finally Six, eliminating mold may not always get rid of the mold smell as like many odors the smell might get trapped in other nearby materials such as carpet, upholstery (etc.).
Never forget that different mold types may have differing smells or odors. Many times the odor may depend upon the different conditions under which the mold is developed (temperature, moisture, lighting, materials on which it resides, etc.). Again some may be not only odorless but hard to see as well.
Often if mold exists it was caused by other hazards which may cause additional smells having nothing to do with mold. These smells can sometimes mask the smell of mold. An example of other hazards are pesticides, dangerous gases escaping from broken heating or AC units, dead animals, sewer issues and the list goes on.
Professional inspections may be needed once an odor is detected as there is no way to determine by smell alone what the magnitude of the problem is or whether not the contamination is deadly.
When trying to pinpoint potential mold problems it can be key to know the buildings past. For instance if you know the roof leaked previously, may want to begin there when searching for problems.
When it comes to odor sensitivity everyone is different. Chances are that one person may become aware of an odor much more rapidly than others.
Odor perception can also be affected by the types of medications you may be taking or by an illness you may be suffering from. Some illnesses/medications can prevent one from detecting smells or perhaps have one imagining odors.
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