Is Mold Hiding In Your Home?

8/28/2018 (Permalink)

We understand mold and mold growth and have the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.

Mold spores are constantly floating through the air. Once they land, growth can get out of control. Unfortunately, many strains in Florence, AL become problematic once colonies are established. It doesn’t always present itself in plain view. These are three common places mold growth can occur out of sight in your home.

1. Walls

Mold can be sneaky when it comes to walls. It often lurks behind them where it grows undisturbed outside of view. A musty smell is usually the only clue. Wallpaper can provide refuge for it as well, hiding moldy drywall beneath it. If wallpaper is wet and peeling, there is a chance of hidden fungus beneath. Attempts at self-removal could release more spores into the air and worsen the infestation. 

2. Flooring

Another place mold lurks is under flooring. Carpets are porous, and mold loves to hide underneath them. After a leak or large spill, mold can establish itself in the carpet pads. Mold on wood floors underneath carpets is common. It can also hide beneath linoleum. Sometimes the linoleum is curled, or there is fungus on the baseboards that gives a clue to mold growth underneath. 

3. Sinks

Anywhere there is water, there may be mold. A common place to find water is in sinks, but the sink itself is not the only place mold resides. Homeowners need to look beneath sinks as well. The pipes underneath sinks can leak and cause a big mold problem in the surrounding cabinets. If not checked regularly, growth can go undetected and get out of control quickly. 

Mold growth can be found in all sorts of hidden places from the walls to the floor. It is best to call a remediation professional in these tricky situations. With the help of a specialist, even hidden growth can be found and banished to make for a healthier home.

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