Finding out your home or space has a mold infestation can be overwhelming. The fear that the mold will be irreversible or discovering the issue after years of infestation can leave you in a state of disgust and frustration. Avoid the stress by keeping your eye out for the 3 primary red flags that your property needs a mold inspection. If you catch the problem early, you can rest easy knowing your home and family are safe.
1. Smell
Perhaps the first sign that you may have a mold problem will be the repelling, pungent odor given off by the fungus. Mold can live hidden within walls and behind wallpaper, and thus may go unnoticed for months or years. If you feel a strange dampness to the air, especially in homes with minimal lighting, it will most likely be accompanied by the musty smell of mold.
2. Appearance
While mold in walls and furniture are difficult to detect the most common areas to visually check for mold are in showers, bathtubs, and other areas of the bathroom. This section of your home contains the most moisture, which can be easy to distinguish from normal soap scum. Other common areas to check first include cellars and basements, although they require a little more digging around. If you can see the mold chances are there is more that you cannot see. Schedule your mold inspection immediately.
3. Health
The most detrimental sign of a mold problem are problems to your health. It can be difficult to connect symptoms such as watery eyes, listlessness, congestion, sneezing or coughing to mold but these are certainly something to watch out for. If you feel any of these symptoms but don’t seem to have them when you are not at home, listen to your body and get your home checked today.
If you have the slightest suspicion that your home has a mold problem, it doesn’t hurt to check. After your own investigation determine if you need a professional mold inspection. Mold can affect the health of you and your family and is not an issue you want to take lightly. If you think you may have a mold problem contact JMC today. It is our mission to properly inspect and remediate harmful mold and make sure you have a safe and healthy home.
