How to Detect Hidden Mold: Signs You Need Professional Testing
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There are many ways you can detect the signs of mold long before you can see it. Some signs you can see without having to use anything special, while for others you may need to use some equipment. Here, we will provide some of those ways so that you can detect it on time and act accordingly.
Hidden but still visible
Often, mold is already formed somewhere in your home but you simply do not see it. Mold can form behind wallpapers, inside walls, and in many other places that are not visible until you do some inspecting. That is why you should always inspect your home from time to time. It would be great if you could take a look every few months around pipes and other areas that are not in the open. If you detect mold in some places, know that it is very likely that it will spread to other places, and then that can lead to damage and an unhealthy space for the inhabitants. Sometimes, the mold may be due to a small problem, like inadequate ventilation so you may need to talk with an expert to advise you on what you should do about it.
Musty smell
One very easy way to detect mold in your home is by smelling it. You most likely know the smell of mold, so you should go through your house and see whether there is something. Since many people get accustomed to the smell in their own homes, they often do not detect it, so you should ask a close family member if they are noticing a strange smell in your home. If they do, then you will most likely have to call someone in who will provide mold remediation and make sure that there is nothing you have to worry about. It is crucial for every home to completely get rid of mold because it can damage their health greatly.
Water damage
If you see water damage on your walls, ceiling, or anywhere in the home, then know that it is very likely that you either have mold in your home already or that you will get it if you do not do something about it. Once you have found the water, you will have to see what the source of it is. If a pipe is damaged, you will have to get it fixed or fix it yourself as soon as possible.
Until the plumber comes to your home, you will either have to turn off the water completely or stop the leak. If the water is coming from your roof, then you will have to call in a roofer to patch it for you. The longer you prolong the repairs, the more damage they can cause, so make sure that you deal with them quickly. Once you have dealt with the leak, you will have to think about whether the water damage requires you to dry the walls or whether you need to take some bigger actions.
Allergies
If you or one of your family members has been sneezing, coughing, or experiencing fatigue in recent times, then you may have allergies, which can come from the mold that you are inhaling daily. If this has happened to you in recent times, then you should see whether there is mold in your home. If that is the case, you will have to take care of it immediately so that your symptoms do not worsen. Of course, you should see a doctor so that he or she can properly advise you on what you should do to make things easier for you.
Condensation
If you notice that there is a lot of condensation in your home, know that because of the increased humidity inside your home, mold can easily form. You should check your home every two months to see whether there is any mold. It would be great if you could let in fresh air as much as possible because that will tackle the humidity problem. You may even need to buy a dehumidifier so that you can lower the levels of humidity in your home. Also, try to improve the ventilation in the house so that more air can ventilate inside and regulate the levels better.
Dealing with mold can be problematic since, many times, it is not easy to detect in the first place. You should always inspect your home and try to make it as hard as possible for it to form. If you take some of our advice, then most likely you will deal with every problem in time.
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