✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.17 – What to Do If Something Smells Bad and You Can’t Find the Source: A mysterious odor can make your home feel chaotic, but patience and curiosity are your best tools. Start by checking common causes—trash, drains, old food, laundry, or forgotten spills. Work methodically from room to room, noting when the smell gets stronger. Use gloves when inspecting to protect yourself. Opening windows helps airflow, giving your senses a reset. Sometimes smells hide in unexpected places like wet towels, expired pantry items, or dirty filters. Keep notes as you go; documenting your process helps if you need outside help. Avoid masking odors with sprays until you’ve located the source—they can hide serious issues like mold or gas leaks. Once found, clean thoroughly and take preventive steps. Every odor chase strengthens attention to detail. You learn to slow down, trust observation, and celebrate when clarity replaces confusion, transforming discomfort into problem-solving confidence.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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