What That Smell From Your Washing Machine Means

7/29/2022 (Permalink)

What Your Washing Machine's Odor Means

Nothing is worse than getting ready to wash a large batch of dirty laundry and getting hit by an overpowering smell emitting from your washing machine. That's a mold smell, and it could mean mold is elsewhere in your home, including:

• The air
• The walls
• The pipes
  
  

It may be necessary to consult with a Timberwood Park, TX, mold remediation specialist to do the following:

Locate the Source
Finding the origin of the mold you smell is critical to containing its spread. Mold containment services can measure the number of mold spores in an environment and track their source by calculating their density. Infrared cameras can detect moisture in walls and ceilings, indicating the presence of mold in those spaces. Often, leaky pipes and clogged gutters are the cause of excess moisture.

Contain the Mold
Once you determine that mold is causing the odor in your washing machine, and you've located its source, you will want to prevent spores from spreading. Although mold-infested structural elements are not replaceable, state-of-the-art dehumidification methods can remove moisture from hard to reach places, inhibiting the spread of mold. Air filtration systems can be employed to address airborne mold spores that have likely spread through the air if you can smell them.

Mold Prevention
A mold remediation company can confirm that it is impossible to avoid mold entirely, but three conditions promote its spread:

• High humidity
• Poor airflow
• Low light
  
  

It may seem counter-intuitive to lower the humidity in a washing machine, but this is possible when the machine is not in use. Immediately remove wet clothes and keep the door open to prevents stagnant water and allow the interior chamber to dry thoroughly. Running a cycle with white vinegar followed by baking soda periodically will help get you back to clean, fresh-scented laundry.
If a mold smell suddenly occurs in your home, contact a Timberwood Park, TX, mold remediation service immediately.