In order to be most effective, mold tests must be done throughout the entire house. If mold growth is a concern, then it must be eliminated throughout the home to provide lasting results. Furthermore, the species of mold must be identified in order to create a remediation plan. Here are some indicators that you have mold in your home:
- Allergic reactions: Mold spores are treated as a foreign substance by the human body, and therefore can cause allergic reactions. Symptoms include itchy eyes, coughing, sneezing and running nose.
- A moldy odour may be your first sign of mold. Often, mold the odor of mold is present long before the visible evidence.
- Water leaks either current or old are a common cause of mold, so leaks should make you extra cautious. Check under kitchen and bathroom rinks regularly, and take note of any rusted pipes. As soon as a leak is noticed, take steps to fix the problem and clean up any moisture that is left behind.
- Patches of mold that look like black splotches of soot may be visible. While small patches may be removed with ease, larger patches will require professional help. Also, if there is visible mold, there is likely mold hiding too, and a mold inspection is recommended. This is because if you can visibly see mold, this tells you that your home has the correct conditions for mold to grow.
- Floods are also a common cause of mold, especially in hard to see places like behind walls and under carpets. After a flood, a mold inspection should be performed to ensure that there is no toxic mold. Toxic mold is especially dangerous and can result in death.
If you are a resident of St. Louis and you do not know the mold status of your home, call us for an inspection immediately. We provide quality service without high pressure sales tactics. We only recommend services which we truly believe will benefit you. Mold can be easily dealt with if it is caught early, but left alone, mold can grow and multiply causing much bigger issues.
