If you can’t stop pinching your nose at home, it’s time to find out why. No one deserves to split the rent with household odors, especially unpleasant ones.
While searching for the source of bad smells, remember that some DIY strategies might only offer temporary solutions. Rather than suffering through everything obnoxious and olfactory, you can turn to odor removal experts like ECS Crime & Trauma Scene Cleanup.
Electrical odors
The first step in removing odors is finding the root of the problem. Some scents can signal danger, like those coming from electrical wiring malfunctions. If you notice a smell like burning rubber, your home wiring could be at risk.
Electrical wiring issues can also smell like fish. Once you notice either of these smells (assuming you haven’t been cooking fish or setting rubber on fire), then it is probably electrical. If you cannot locate the electrical fault, leave your home and call 911 and an electrician. These two smells are signs that a fire could be imminent.
Gas leaks
Another dangerous smell that requires immediate care is the rotten egg smell. Gas companies add an odor to their gas so users know if there is a leak. If you notice the sulfuric smell, exit your home and call 911 and your gas company.
Musty odors
Musty odors tend to come from mold, which can also be dangerous. Once you notice musty, damp smells, begin investigating any places where moisture could develop. Check your basement, bathroom cabinets, and kitchen. Look for leaks in your attic, too. If you can find the mold and remove it yourself, do so as quickly as possible.
If the musty smell comes from your washing machine or dishwasher, look for mold or mildew in the seals and around the doors. Try running the machines with bleach and hot water. You can also run Affresh Tablets through your washing machine to remove odors, mold, and mildew.
Sewage smells
Some homeowners are surprised to learn that they need to keep water in their basement and garage drains. If you notice sewage smells emanating from floor drains in dry areas of your home, add some water. The water helps block the gas from coming up and making your home stink.
Stinky food odors
If your kitchen starts to stink, the first place you should look is your garbage disposal. Food scraps end up in the drain and if you don’t run the disposal, the food starts to rot and stink. You can run a few lemon wedges through your disposal to remove odors. When the lemons don’t do the trick, try a cup of vinegar or a cup of baking soda.
Kids bedroom smells
The best way to keep smells out of your children’s bedrooms is to open the windows and let in the fresh air. Often, bedrooms, especially those belonging to preteens and teens, can develop body odor smells. If this happens, open the windows, even in the middle of the winter. Then, check for unwashed clothes under the bed or in other hiding places. Lastly, give bedding a run through the washing machine.
Don’t forget about your pets
Cats and dogs can leave behind nasty surprises for a homeowner. Change your cat’s litter box, don’t leave food out overnight, and clean your pet’s bedding. Regular maintenance should take care of the problems. You can also give your pet a bath to de-stink your walking stink bomb.
Wrap-up
Before you can remove the smell, you have to determine the cause. Setting up a regular cleaning schedule can stop smells before they begin. Use these tips to throw away your nose pins and smell the roses.