Most of us spend the majority of the day inside our homes. 

Especially nowadays, with more people still working remotely since the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring a comfortable and healthy indoor environment is a top priority. 

If unpleasant smells are permeating your indoor air no matter how much air freshener you use or how often you keep the fan running, it’s time to take action. 

Step 1: Identify the source of the smell. 

Because many things can contribute to unpleasant smells in the home, it is important to try to pinpoint the source as effectively as you can. The following are among the most common sources of bad home odors. 

• Pets. Despite how much we love them, our furry and feathered friends often contribute to persistent indoor smells. Along with odors from litter boxes and the occasional accident, pet dander can become a big problem. These miniscule flakes of dead skin are shed constantly and notorious for clinging to fabric and upholstery. Pet dander can also accumulate inside your air vents and contribute to allergy symptoms. 

• Mold and mildew. No home is impervious to mold. However, unusually wet or humid conditions, such as from heavy rainfall or a plumbing leak, can contribute to harmful mold growth—even in places you may not be able to see. Hidden mold can grow quickly and may cause damage to your home as well as your health. It will often give off a distinct musty or earthy odor that is hard to ignore. 

• Tobacco smoke. Even if you refrain from smoking or vaping indoors, tobacco smoke (and the chemicals it contains) has a way of sticking around inside your house. The smell seeps into clothing, shoes, bags, and other accessories, making its way inside where it can spread to other porous items such as carpets, bedding, and upholstery. 

• Food. We have all left food too long in the fridge or in the trash bin and paid the price with our noses. However, lingering smells from everyday cooking are some of the most pervasive and hard-to-eliminate indoor smells, especially if you frequently prepare meals at home. 

Aside from making you want to spend as little time as possible inside your house, funky home odors can impact the overall air quality and turn your indoor oasis into an unhealthy living environment—especially because allergens such as pet dander, smoke, and mold can increase the risk of health problems in both people and pets. 

Step 2: Safeguard your home with a high-quality air purifier. 

If you think covering up those bad smells with air freshener sprays and pungent plug-ins is a good fix, think again. Most scented products release harmful chemicals into the air, which further impact indoor air quality and may contribute to serious health issues. 

The smartest way to eliminate lingering odors in your home is with a high-quality air purification and filtration system. Both portable and in-duct units can help your air stay clean and smelling fresh throughout the day, so you can breathe easier knowing you and your family are protected. 

CT Mold Pros highly recommends Beyond by Aerus™ clean air solutions. Specifically, the Beyond Guardian Air combines multiple complementary technologies and covers up to 2,500 square feet of space for consistently better-smelling indoor air. 

In addition to proprietary ActivePure^® technology for advanced air and surface purification, the portable unit features HEPA filtration, photocatalytic oxidation (to seek out and reduce contaminants), and an activated carbon screen to help reduce VOC gases, smoke, and odors without the use of ozone. 

Step 3: Don’t forget to keep your air ducts clean.

Along with keeping them free of everyday contaminants and mold, cleaning and disinfecting your air ducts on a regular basis is another way to prevent unpleasant odors from pets, cooking smells, cleaning products, and other sources. Cleaning your air ducts periodically also allows your HVAC system to operate more efficiently, and your air filters are less likely to clog and need replacement. 

Contact CT Mold Pros today for more information about Beyond by Aerus clean air solutions or our disinfecting services. Call (203) 920-0265 or fill out our online form to get in touch with a member of our team.