Musty Odors in Your Home? Beware

According to an article from Indoor Doctor when you recognize a musty odor has started to become an issue in your basement you should be concerned. They say that the musty odor you’re smelling is decay from biological growths like Molds, Bacteria, and Biofilm. These odors contain microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC) for short

The article states that the musty odor signifies the presence of (MVOCs). Traditional volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are mainly industrial chemicals (MVOCs) on the other hand, are created by decaying fungi, bacteria, and biofilm. (MVOCs) are produced during primary fungal metabolism including Ethanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-octen-1-ol, and benzyl cyanide. Exposure to these harmful (MVOCs) has been blamed for headaches, nasal irritation, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.

According to the article, some of the best ways to prevent (MVOCs) from causing you distress in your home are by keeping humidity low and stopping water damage from happening. 3 Pros Basement System can help you seal and waterproof your basement to prevent these harmful chemicals from spreading throughout your home.