Comment on How can you explain a smell you've never smelled before?
donuts@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Does the smell change with temperature or airflow? That might give clues as to whether it’s embedded in materials or something in the air itself.
Comment on How can you explain a smell you've never smelled before?
donuts@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Does the smell change with temperature or airflow? That might give clues as to whether it’s embedded in materials or something in the air itself.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I stop noticing it after I’m in there long enough, like after a shower, but that may just be length of exposure.
Sergio@slrpnk.net 1 day ago
Comment-OP has a great idea there; try ventilating the place with you out of the room, then go in there and try to find the source of the smell. i.e. put your nose up against the wall, the drain, the floor, the vent, etc to see where it’s strongest. I’m guessing either the drain/sink or the walls.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 day ago
We always leave the door open in the hopes that leaving it open will make it smell less, but it doesn’t seem to actually matter if we ventilate it or not. But I do appreciate the advice, thank you.
Sergio@slrpnk.net 1 day ago
If you tend to worry to much, don’t read the wikipedia page on Indoor Air Quality. But maybe have it in mind for your non-temporary housing.