Mold Information

Check Out Some Important Facts About Mold

Mold and mildew are the primary cause of allergies that can lead to serious health problems. These health problems include emphysema, asthma, or even death when inhaled in excess.

If you feel your allergic reactions are worse when you're at home than outside then there is a good chance of mold growing somewhere in your home. If you find that your allergies are worse in some other building, like your workplace, then there could be mold growing there instead. Common allergic reactions to mold include sneezing, sore eyes, a runny nose, or nasal congestion.

Mold Odors

When you have mold growing in your home, often a moldy smell might be the only clue that it's there. Don't ignore mold odors even if you can't see any mold. You should thoroughly inspect your home before the mold problems get worse.

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Mold generally starts to grow from regions where there is stagnant water or moisture. So, if you have any water leaks in your home then there's a good chance of mold growth.

Some signs that you have a moisture problem include water stains or discoloration on walls, floors, or ceilings in your home. Seeing these could be a clue that there is mold growing within or behind the material.

Other signs of moisture include surface abnormalities like peeling, bubbling or cracking of the paint or wallpaper. If your walls are bowed, bulged, or warped it is an indication of moisture. Dampness on walls or ceilings also means that moisture is present there.

Mold growth from water leaks (such as leaking pipes or a leaking ceiling) can often be hidden. If the leak was behind a wall or other surface then any mold will probably be hidden behind the surface too.

Floods

If your home has been flooded in the past then it's likely that mold would've started to grow from that time. Mold growth would have started in areas where the water remained stagnant for many days such as a basement. Floods can often cause mold to grow behind the walls or under floors.

Condensation

Condensation can leave a high amount of moisture on surfaces and hence a sign that you could have a mold problem. Condensation will occur on surfaces such as glass windows or metal pipes. Rusting indoor pipes are a sign that you have a lot of condensation in your home.

Besides the fact that condensation creates moisture for mold to grow on, condensation can also be a sign that you have a humidity problem in your home. A high humidity level can feed mold and it's another sign that you might have a potential mold problem.

Symptoms of Toxic Mold

If you're suffering from neurological problems such as headaches, trouble concentrating, shortened attention span, memory loss, and dizziness, it could be a sign that there is toxic mold growing somewhere in your home which is poisoning you.

Mycotoxins from toxic molds such as Stachybotrys chartarum can have a mental effect on people much more severe than the allergies caused by other non-toxic molds. if toxic symptoms increase when you are in your home or a certain building then it's very likely that mold is growing there.