Odors in your home or business can be a nuisance. Locating the odor can be difficult. A bad odor should never be ignored, especially if it lingers longer than 24 hours. Typically, the odors are harmless – such as a decaying ammonia odor of a dead critter or sewer gas coming from the p-trap. Sometimes, the odors may be extremely dangerous. Such as a natural gas leak that smells like rotten eggs. If you smell rotten eggs, open all windows and doors, exit the building immediately and contact emergency services. If you smell “urine” or burning rubber, this could be something electrical.

At Springfield Quality Services, we’ve seen our fair share of customers report an obnoxious odor, only to learn the odor is coming from mold growth. Mold growth in your home or business can cause the occupants to become ill and eventually damage the structure if left untreated. Mold odors are recognized as “earthy,” “dirty sock,” or “dampness” like odors. Generally, females are the first to recognize a mold odor. If the female occupant smells an “earthy” odor – listen to her.

When you hire us to conduct an odor investigation, we deploy the latest air mold testing technology and odor investigation, from VOC testing to InstaScope air sampling. We also have some home remedy tricks up our sleeves to determine where the odor may be coming from.

If you have an obnoxious odor and cannot determine its location, call us at (417) 323-6235 for a professional air mold testing and odor investigation.