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Fishy Business: Why Does My House Smell Like Fish?
Unusual odor in the house is not just uncomfortable but can also be indicative of toxic gas leaks and other dangerous circumstances. The constant fish-like smell is a common complaint, and while you may think of spoiled food as its source, multiple other reasons may be lying at the root of the problem. The fish…
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Why Your House Smells Like Bleach/Chlorine
Unless you live under a rock, you’re exposed to chlorine regularly when swimming, drinking water, or driving your vehicle. Besides, homeowners often use bleach-based disinfectants to kill viruses and bacteria in their homes. While a chlorine smell is common after cleaning, a bleach or chlorine smell can occur in your hoe for many reasons. Although…
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What To Do When Your House Smells Like A Tire Shop
Regardless of your maintenance habits, you’re bound to encounter weird smells around your property once in a while. While a few smells subside pretty quickly, others linger around before dissipating. One such unusual and notorious odor is that of burning plastic or rubber. Your house may smell like burning plastic due to faulty home appliances,…
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Why Your House Smells Like A Sewer: Causes And Solutions
A nasty odor from rotten food, garbage cans, and smoke isn’t uncommon. But they are easier to tackle and take a minute to eliminate. A few stubborn smells, however, can make you nauseous and put your well-being at risk. One such noxious odor is that of sewerage. But where does it stem from? Sewerage smell…
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Why Your Air Wick Freshmatic Isn’t Working – And How To Fix It
An Air Wick Freshmatic will stop working when it is either low on charge or needs a refill. If the refill isn’t inserted properly, because the nozzle is facing backward or the red arm mechanism isn’t raised fully, the fragrance won’t be dispersed around the room. Freshmatic by Air Wick takes the lead when it…
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Why Your House Smells Like Ammonia (Or Urine) – And How To Fix It
A house usually smells like ammonia because of mold, leaking refrigerant or pet urine. However, household cleaners, fertilizers in pot plants or a gas leak can also cause an ammonia like odor to spread throughout your home. If the smell is only in your bathroom (or other wet areas) it’s most likely Serratia marcescens, a…