Mold is a problem that no homeowner wants to deal with. Areas of your home prone to accumulating moisture, such as bathrooms, basements, and other areas adjacent to condensation from pipes are likely to attract mold so you want to halt it before it has a chance to spread. Your home is also at risk for fast-growing black mold after a flood, leak, or accident. You will know you have a mold problem with these signs.
A Distinct Musty Odor
Mold has a very distinct odor and it can be extremely strong even if there are no visual signs that there is mold growing in your home. Because the mold may be hidden internally, this odor may be the only way you’ll know you have a mold problem on your hands.
Visible Black, Green, or Other Splotches of Color
Mold can appear immediately after a flood or it can take several weeks to appear. Mold can be visible in areas of your home subject to frequent condensation, like bathrooms. Dots of black, green, gray, or another color can appear on the walls and ceilings and they don’t go away with normal household cleaners (or return if you try to use them.) This is a sign that mold spores that are present.
Chronic Cold or Asthma-Like Symptoms
If you’re allergic to mold, you may experience rashes, watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and other allergy symptoms. Coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing are also common symptoms even if you don’t have a mold allergy. Skin rashes and headaches are also common if you live in a moldy home, making it uninhabitable.
If you see one or more of these signs, you need to take action so that the mold doesn’t severely damage your home and decrease your quality of life. If you need quality mold remediation in Atlanta, contact us today.
