More and more studies looking at health problems are tracing them back to our homes – new, old, conventional build or green home designs – all can be causing health problems. A lot of the health problems are related to older home designs and can be due to poor plumbing, ventilation and building materials used at the time. Ironically, even eco-friendly houses can create health problems due to design flaws causing poor indoor air quality due to ventilation issues.
Your nose may be the best tester when it comes to many of these issues. Our sniffers have been shown to be pretty darn reliable when it comes to finding these problems. One example is that moist moldy smell you may experience when you enter a basement. This musty smell is likely the result of built up moisture that can create mold in the walls, floors and ceilings. It is usually the result of poor drainage and a lack of or damaged vapour barrier for those damp floors or walls. The drain and vapour barriers should be checked if your nose is telling you there’s mold hiding and you may need to add a dehumidifier.
From: greenlivingonline.com