Spore Mold: How To Identify And Get Rid Of Mold And Mildew Odor
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.).
Bear in mind that all mold is not created equal. Just as there are many species of mold there are many odors associated with mold as well. The odor produced will be directly related to the environment surrounding the molds development (moisture content, light intensity or lack thereof, temperature, substance on which the mold is developing, etc.).
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.
Remember the smell produced by mold in no way tells us how big the problem is or whether the problem is poisonous.
Being familiar with the history of a building goes a long way in determining where to begin looking for potential problems. Specifically if you know if there has ever been plumbing problems, roof leakage issues and so on.
It is important to note that everyone has their own sensitivity level when it comes to detecting odors. One person may sense an odor much more quickly than someone else.
To end out discussing always keep in mind that odors can be misconstrued if someone is sick or undergoing medical treatments. Sometime these conditions can have someone thinking they smell something when there is no odor there or conversely never detecting an odor when one is definitely present.
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