So many things happen inside your house, contributing to unpleasant odors. Your cooking, musty odors from dampness, sprays, VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), mold, rodents, roaches, and old carpet. You have searched high and low and could not figure out what it is.
One of the most basic solutions to getting the odors in your house under control is to keep your home well ventilated by opening your windows at least an inch for a couple of hours per day. Airing the odors will keep the house smelling fresh and reduce the number of indoor contaminants; you’ll feel and sleep better.
Air quality testing for mold
Mold is a prevalent contributor to poor indoor air quality and is activated by a small amount of water activity, such as humidity, so you should use a dehumidifier to keep the levels down. Mold typically has a musty smell, but if you constantly ventilate your home and dehumidify, but the scent is not subsiding, you should get a mold air quality test. Buy a kit online or hire a professional to perform an inspection and an air test.
Air quality testing near me
But if the odor persists, it would be best to hire an industrial hygienist to ascertain the situation and recommend the best course of action. Search online for “industrial hygienist near me,” or search for “air quality testing near me” to find one. If you know a general contractor that you have worked with in the past, they may be able to refer you to someone.
The industrial hygienists at 5 Microns Inc. offer an extensive list of air quality tests. We have the expertise and the tools to help you find the cause of foul odors. We are available Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Talk to one of our experts for a free estimate.
5 Microns Inc. also offers laboratory testing services for asbestos, mold, lead, drinking water, radon, etc. We also provide next-day service. You can drop off or mail in your samples.
Mail-in samples to the following address:
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our general chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your sample(s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is essential to closely follow these directions so our asbestos testing lab can promptly process your sample(s).
*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All samples must be dropped off at the back of the office building located at 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila, WA, outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below. Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS!
