So you scrub, dust, and polish your home until it sparkles.
Somehow, it stilldoesn’t smell fresh.
Must And Mold
Mold and mildewwill make a home smell musty.
Credit:Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images
Unfortunately, the cause of the odor is often hidden.
Maybe your basement is too damp, or there could be a leak in the plumbing somewhere.
Adehumidifiercan help with humidity.
Leaks and condensation need to be addressed by a professional since mold can cause health problems.
Stinky Pets
We love our pets, but they can raise a stink in the home.
Sometimes, it doesn’t matterhow thoroughly you vacuumor how often you scoop the litter box.
While you’re at it, give Rover a bath.
If the weather allows, cracked windows can be used to ventilate andfreshen rooms.
it’s possible for you to also deodorize baskets and bins with baking soda or activated charcoal.
Using an air purifier or simmering potpourri on the stove can also help with lingering smells.
Unless you’re baking cookies, we like that scent to stick around.
Run faucets in every sink and shower once a week to prevent this problem.
Use a drain zip tool to remove clogs, then freshen drains with baking soda and hot water.
Toss out old shoes you no longer want.
Soak and scrub washable shoes like synthetic sandals.
Sprinkle deodorizer or baking soda in your sneakers.
Old Mattresses
No matter how often you change the sheets, mattresses absorb odors over time.
Dust mites and humidity can also lead to a musty-smelling mattress.
Airing or sprinkling with baking soda and vacuuming may help, but it could betime to replace your mattress.
Old Papers
Does your home smell like an antique book shop?
If you havepapers in storage, humidity can cause them to develop a musty smell or grow mildew.
Musty books can be aired out by opening them and fanning the pages.
