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Another clear sign of existing mould and mildew is if you can detect a musty smell when you first enter the
basement. Mould produce gasses called microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC) and if you can smell
the tell-tale musky scent then you are probably already inhaling the mould spores. Whatever you do don’t try to
cover up the smell with air fresher that will just disguise the smell and these toxic pores will still be in the
air.Mould spores can bring on migraines, breathing conditions and other ailments so the presence of mould has
to be removed before you proceed with any renovation work.