Get Rid of Musty Smells

Have you noticed a musty basement smell in your home? The smell of damp is created when a room has been locked up too long, by humidity, cracks in the walls, weeping walls, condensation or poor circulation within the room.

Visible cracks in the wall aren't as easy to repair as problems with condensation and basement humidity.

Condensation is an issue when too much builds up in the pipes. It drips down the pipes and ends up on the basement floor. With condensation comes musty house smells.

Damp Smell In Basement

Basements are typically designed not to be airy nor roomy, so humidity is a constant issue that also leads to that damp smell in the basement.

Not enough air circulating in the area; with high humidity in the air provides the perfect environment and conditions for damp smells in the house.

Musty Smell In Basement

Weeping basement walls will definitely cause a musty smell in a basement and throughout your home. Most odor eliminators, moisture control methods and techniques will not eliminate a musty smell caused by weeping basement walls. The only way to remove damp smells is to repair and eliminate the source of the problem.

A musty smelling bathroom or basement might only be noticed during certain times of the year; usually in spring and fall when utilities aren't running and the windows are closed. Odors might go unnoticed during winter when the furnace is running, and might not be apparent during the summer months when the air conditioning is pulling humidity out of the home.

Musty Smell In House

Many homeowners are not pro-active in getting rid of musty smells in the house, but these odors should not be ignored. The smell often described as "musty" by most people is the smell of the bacteria that promotes mould and mildew growth.

To successfully grow, mould needs two major components, moisture & a cellulose based food source. Most of the raw building materials in homes are cellulose based, so the food to feed the bacteria is there. Mold can eat away at the surface it is growing on and can destroy it beyond repair.

What Causes Musty Smells

The moisture that gets trapped in dark, damp and humid locations is the second catalyst that creates abundant mold and mildew growth. That fungus growth is what causes musty smells.

The musty aroma can last for weeks after you have removed the offending fungus, and the damp smell in the carpet, or a musty urine smell from a pet, can drift up from your basement and fill your entire home with the unpleasant odor.

Remove Musty Smell From House

Before you are able to remove musty smells from your basement, you must find the source of dampness creating the musty odor. Whatever the source, you will have to kill the growth causing the odor. Clean everything that smells musty. Clear out everything your basement contains that the smell has stuck itself onto--furniture, stocked items, knick knacks.

The musty odor is due to a number of causes, which combine to produce that strong stench. So, if you want to completely eliminate the odor, you will have to cleanse every problem area, otherwise the smell can come back after cleaning. It can be disappointing to finish fixing up your basement and then discover it still holds a musty smell that makes it impossible to enjoy your home and surroundings.

To effectively remove musty smells from a house you must be meticulous with the cleaning procedures. If you are pretty sure that you have covered every affected area, yet the odor still remains, your best option is to leave the job to the professionals. They will fumigate and clean your home, returning it to a pleasant odor-free environment.

Musty House Smell Repair

If you have a musty smelling basement issue, the experts at Masters Remediation Services have the skill and equipment to get the job done properly in a timely and efficient manner. 

Masters Remediation Services at 604-838-8808 or send an emergency TEXT MESSAGE from the website homepage.