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A smell like rotten eggs or sulphur can be a sign of a gas leak.
If you suspect that the smell in your home is coming from a gas leak, immediately vacate the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service 24 hours a day on 0800 111 999.
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A smell of sewerage in or around your home can be a sign of blocked drains. Drains can block for a number of reasons - such as non-biodegradable items being flushed down the toilet, or cooking oils and fats being disposed of down the sink.
A drain blockage can often be simply unblocked using household drain unblocking fluid, but if the problem is more severe or being caused by something else, you may need a professional to help you identify the problem and resolve the issue. If left, the problem could worsen and lead to more costly damage and repairs being needed.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Plumbing to find out more about how to prevent and manage problems with drains and sewerage or to find a trusted trader.
Look out for Damp & Mould!
Damp and mould growing in your home can be a risk to anyone, but children and young people under 14 years of age and older people can be particularly vulnerable. If you notice the signs of damp and mould growth in your home, act immediately to try and resolve it.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common hazards to find out more about how to manage damp and mould in your home.
Pet urine and faeces (pet waste) can make your home smell bad, attract pests and make you unwell if you come into direct contact with it. Good pet hygiene (cleaning up after your pets, regularly cleaning out pet enclosures and disposing of pet waste correctly) is usually enough, but if you or someone in your home is struggling to look after pets, there are services that can help.
Connect to Support Lincolnshire provides information and advice about services and support to help people stay independent in their home.
Check out the Connect to Support information on House, Garden and Pet Care to find out more about the services that are available to assist you to care for your pets.
Sometimes, finding it difficult to look after pets can be a sign that someone might also be finding it difficult to look after them self. The Connect to Support website has more information about Looking after yourself and the services available to support you.
Spoilt food or inappropriately storing food can make people in your home unwell or lead to pests coming into your home. If you are struggling to store food safely, you may be eligible for support to help with appliances like replacement fridges and freezers, or other types of support to help you at home.
Check out the Good Home Lincs Information on Moving Home for more information about help with furniture.
Check out the Connect to Support information on Housing and Independence at Home to find out more about the help available to support someone in their home.
A smell caused by incontinence in the home can be a sign that someone is struggling to look after themselves or dispose of incontinence products correctly.
Check out the Connect to Support information on Help at home to find out more about the help and support available to support people with their personal care.
Faint or unpleasant smells that linger around the home can be caused by a number of different things. To get rid of persistent smells, you will need to try and identify the cause.
A faint and unpleasant lingering smell can sometimes be caused by an animal that has died between the walls or in an attic. Whilst this smell will usually go away in time, it can be a sign of a bigger problem with pests around the home.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common hazards to find out more about how to deal with pests around your home or to find a trusted trader.
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Smells of burning plastic can be a sign of electrical issues and faulty appliances in your home can lead to house fires or electrocution. If you know what is causing the smell, turn off the electric to safely unplug the appliance. If you are unsure what is causing the smell, turn off the electric and contact a registered electrician to help you identify the problem.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Electrical safety to find out more about electrical safety in the home or to find a registered electrician near you.
