"My house smells wet, what should I do? We ask ourselves this question regularly, especially at this time of year, and if you did it on Google, you've probably already found the answer: you have mold at home and you make terrible pictures in front of black mold, distributed on the walls.
First of all, it is important to clarify the difference between damp and damp smells in the house. Although the two words are used interchangeably, they do not always refer to the same root cause.
A musty smell is usually strong and sick; Mold feels "alive" in the worst way and invades your respiratory tract immediately. A musty odor, on the other hand, is usually a stale smell, as if something were ever moist but lazy (nice thought that).
And although a musty odor can certainly indicate the onset of a mildew problem , especially if the bathroom has a musty odor or a musty odor in the room when you log in to your room. If there are mold and / or visible signs of leaks and there are none, there might be other reasons for the musty odor in your home.
The good news is that you can easily detect odors and eliminate them with a good, old-fashioned cleanser. Here we list the most common causes of a musty odor and their solutions.
1. Your carpet needs to be renovated
The carpets are like sponges that absorb all kinds of odors, particles and a lot of moisture. Even if you vacuum regularly, when the weather gets wet and cool (think of this time of year), your carpet will absorb all the extra moisture in your home. The musty odor results from this moisture, which "activates" the dust and bacteria in your carpet, often including mold spores. The best you can do is give your carpet a thorough shampoo or at least clean it with baking soda . If you have a steam cleaner , this is another great way to get rid of this musty odor.
2. You leave your laundry too long in the washing machine
We all did that once: I forgot to take off the laundry at the end of the wash cycle. Depending on how long you let them in, your clothes will smell slightly damp or unbearable (in which case you should wash them again). Always take your clothes to dry when the cycle is over, or dry them. If you have forgotten and the clothes smell bad, do not try to dry them on the radiator: the smell does not disappear and could penetrate deeper into the clothing.
3. Your closet / dresser does not have enough air
If your clothes smell good and clean when stored or hung up, but smell of mold in just a week, you have a problem with air circulation. The solution may be to open the drawers slightly / to let the cabinet doors open slightly, although this is not the most aesthetic. You can also buy Silica-based moisture absorbers and put them in your drawers / in your closet. Make sure pets and children do not find them and try to eat them.
4. Your plants are very watered
Houseplants that receive too much water eventually succumb to root rot, which, depending on the size of the plant, transmits a musty odor to the mold. A sure sign that you pour too much is that the water in the bowl is under a pot or is collected in a pot. Another sign is a plant that loses leaves that look perfectly healthy, or the leaves turn yellow. In this case, empty the bowl / plate and let the soil dry. Then pour it thoroughly. If the plant does not recover or continue to smell, you need to get rid of it.
5. You have quilted / linen / mattress needs to be renovated
Basically, anything that is fabric / feather / foam on which you are sitting / lying absorbs moisture, mainly in the form of sweat (delicious). Over time, sofas, armchairs, mattresses and all kinds of textiles (think of pillows and blankets) will feel a bit cowardly. With the padding you can use the bicarbonate trick (sprinkle, let stand, vacuum). It is best to use a washable mattress cover or mattress cover for the mattress. However, you can also try to clean a mattress .
6. Your rinse sponge has reached a climax
Do not even use dishwashing sponges: they are not only harmful to the environment but also extremely unhygienic, they accumulate bacteria and grow very easily. After a while, rinsing sponges, which are regularly soaked in the sink, can smell so strong that they stink in your kitchen. "But it's completely dry!", Some will say. If it smells bad, discard it and invest in a sponge silicone .
7. Your book collection smells damp
The paper absorbs moisture and all books smell of "old books" unless stored in controlled temperature environments. Old paperbacks have a particularly strong smell, but even new books that have spent time in a cellar / warehouse can feel moldy. It's a tough question: once the book smells damp, you can do nothing about it. Some people like the smell of old, damp books, but if you do not, you may need to replace old copies with new ones.
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