Mold is a tenacious Fungus. Given a chance it will find a place to grow in your home. Mold prefers dark moist places such as under the sinks and underneath showers. The trouble with mold though it sometimes it grows in unexpected places. Here are some tips to help you detect if mold is present in your home.
- seek out the mold
Check for visible signs of mold growth. Molds may appear in colors such as gray, white, black, or green. Black mold, stachybotris, is especially dangerous. On no account touched the mold barehanded.
- Smell the mold
A mildewy or moldy smell is a strong indication that mold is present. This will give you a general idea of whether mold is to be found.
- Flooding or Leaks
If you experienced flooding or found a leak that has been there for some time, there is a strong possibility that you will have mold growth because mold thrives in moisture. If you discover slowly leaking pipe take steps to stop the leak.
- Humidity
Generally when it’s cold, there is an excess of moisture. Excess humidity in the environment can cause mold growth.
- DIY Kit
Use a Do It Yourself Kit to test for mold only after you have done a thorough visual investigation. If you do not fell comfortable doing this it is best to seek the advice of a professional.
- Hidden Mold
Hidden molds are particularly hard to find. However, if you smell a stale mildewy odor or have allergic symptoms when close to a source with no visual mold, this may be a clue that there is a hidden mold source.
- Call For Assistance
We strongly recommend that you hire a mold remediation company to determine if you have a mold issue. A simple air quality test can determine if you have mold by measuring the number of spores in your air.
If you are aware that you have a mold problem, then we recommend that you take steps to remediate your mold issue to avoid future health issues and further mold growth.
