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    Sep 3, 2007, 12:53 PM
    Mold smell
    I think I have mold in my house. I can't see it but I smell something in some areas of the house. Can anyone tell exactly what mold smells like?
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    Sep 11, 2007, 04:39 PM
    From the following site: Mold in Your Home The site is worth checking out.

    Recognizing Mold

    Use your eyes: look for it
    Use your nose: smell for musty odors
    Experiencing health effects of mold

    If you smell a musty odor or see mold, you have a problem. You can have your home tested for mold, but it is very expensive and generally is not necessary if you smell or see mold.

    If you've ever walked into a closed-up home or entered an old building, you may have smelled a musty odor. Sometimes your nose tightens up, or you might even get a headache. If you re-enter your home or cabin after it's been locked up, you may smell a musty odor. This odor is caused by mold. Find where the odor is most intense to see if mold is present.

    Since the sense of smell decreases rapidly, it is best to smell for mold after being away for a while.
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