The appearance of a persistent, musty odor in your Point Pleasant home indicates that something has gone wrong somewhere. Unfortunately, a musty odor in your house can be caused by a variety of factors. For a non-professional, determining the exact underlying cause(s) can be nearly difficult. This is why, if a thorough deep-cleaning and airing does not eliminate the odor, we recommend contacting an expert.
The presence of standing water is the most benign of the various reasons. Stagnant water has a distinct and disagreeable odor that is not overpowering. As a result, you’ll notice that the odor is heaviest where the problem is, and it shouldn’t be an issue across the house. The presence of mold in your home is a more serious source of a musty odor. Mold has a distinct dry, musty odor with a sweet undertone, and it can trigger hay fever-like symptoms. Please do not touch any mold formations you encounter in your home. They could be poisonous, especially if they’re black mold.
Finally, there’s a potential that the foul odor in your home is the result of a bug infestation. If pests are present in your home, the odors will be rather distinct. If you have rodents in your house, for example, the odor would most likely be ammonia-like (like urine). However, if you have cockroaches, the odor will be vinegary and slightly sharper than musty. If pests are to blame, further indicators of infestation will appear, such as droppings, nest constructions, bite marks, and carcasses.