How to Find Out of a House Has a Mold Problem

Mold can form in a home where there is moisture and warmth. Common areas for mold to form are in bathrooms and basements; however, mold can form anywhere where water is allowed to sit without proper ventilation. If you have mold in your home, remove it as soon as possible to prevent your family from becoming sick due to the inhalation of mold spores.

• You can easily locate mold by the musty smell that it presents. If you are unsure what mold smells like picture the smell of an old basement or wet clothes that have been allowed to sit for too long. If you can locate the source of this smell, you can locate the source of the mold in your home. Check in places where moisture is prevalent, this is where you are most likely to find mold growing in your home.

• Inspect your home for signs of water damage or mold. Check your drywall regularly to ensure that there are no signs of water damage which could mean you have mold behind the surface of your walls. The underneath of your kitchen or bathroom sink is another common place for mold to form. Basements are a great place for mold to grow and can commonly be found here. Mold can be fuzzy and raised, or flat and spotted, and it comes in a variety of colors but usually is green black or brown.

• If you are your family is experiencing allergy-like symptoms that are abnormal to the individual this could be the result of mold. Many people are allergic to mold spores and can experience headaches and respiratory problems due to mold exposer. If the person feels better upon leaving the home and the symptoms return upon coming home, you may want to have your home inspected for mold growth.

• If you cannot find the source of the mold, you may want to hire a mold remediation and removal specialist to come out and inspect your home. These companies are trained to locate the source of mold and can eliminate the mold from your home.