Telltale Signs of of Mold and Where to Look for Them

1/31/2019 (Permalink)

Mold growth depends on certain conditions for growth such as poor ventilation, moisture and air temperature. Every home has areas that have the potential for mold growth, so it is important to know where to look and what to look for.

Look for:

• Discoloration on walls, carpets and floors
• Visible mild growth – black, white, red, orange, yellow, blue, violet, etc.
• Noticeable muster and/or dirt odor

Places to inspect for mold growth:

• Under and behind sinks and vanities
• Behind washing equipment
• Under and behind refrigeration units
• Under dishwashers
• Behind toilets
• Behind and below water heaters
• Around tubs and showers
• Around doors and windows
• Around basement perimeters
• In crawl spaces
• Above ceiling tiles
• Around the outside hose bib
• Inside access panels to whirlpool tubs

If you DO find any mold in your home, it is always best to call a professional to take care and remediate the issue. Mold spores are easily dispersed if incorrectly disturbed and most household cleaners won’t sufficiently take care of the problem.

SERVPRO of Hackensack/Little Ferry is always available to help home and business owners take care of water, mold and fire disasters quickly and thoroughly.