While a home may temporarily have the aroma of smelly socks, hair spray, after shave or cooking smells (the [normally] harmless odors of everyday life), most houses seem to have an overall signature smell. Some are more pleasant than others.
However, most of us know when we are smelling something that isn’t quite right – especially in an unfamiliar home or returning to our home after a vacation. Some warning signs that may indicate that there may be an indoor air quality problem that should be checked out include:
- strange odors
- poor air movement
- stale/stuffy air
- dirty/faulty central heating or air system
- damaged chimneys/pipes
- strong humidity
- mold and mildew
