How To Address Musty Odors in a house
Musty Odors in your Basement? 3 Pros Basement Systems can help!
You may be wondering what the Musty Odors are. Where do they come from?
The Musty Odors you smell are the result of MVOC’s (Microbial Organic Compounds). These compounds are formed by the metabolism of Fungi and Bacteria. While there are nearly 200 MVOC’s identified in laboratory experiments, none of these can be regarded as exclusively of microbial origin or resulting from a specific species. (Source: https://www.indoordoctor.com/microbial-volitile-organic-compounds-mvocs-health-consequences/ From 6-3-2013).
The same article describes the Musty Odor you smell is decay off-gassing from biological growth including molds, bacteria and biofilm. They describe the odor as similar to dank locker room, old cheese, dirty socks or wet dog.
Moisture is the key to the growth of these elements. Reduction of moisture in your indoor environment is how 3 Pros can help. We install solutions from Basement Systems and Dr. Energy Saver, national leaders in the Home Performance Industry.
Specifically we install interior French drain systems that remove bulk water with mechanical evacuation (World Class Sump Systems including the Basement Systems Triple Safe, Super Sump Plus, Super Sump and Ultra Sump) We also control moisture and vapor diffusion into the room by sealing the rim joist and putting a vapor barrier on the walls to direct water into the sump system (solutions defined in our Dr. Energy Saver Book of Solutions). We also offer industry leading de-humidification systems including the Sani-Dri and Sedona whole house self-draining dehumidifiers to dry the air to less than 50% relative humidity which reduces the likelihood of providing an environment where these MVOC’s can thrive and grow. Lastly, we can protect your family by cleaning the HVAC duct work and fogging with broad spectrum disinfectants.
If you have Musty Smells in your basement, call 3 Pros Basement Systems for more information. We can help clean up the issue and fix the root cause of the issue.
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