Putting Today's Disasters into the Past
Whether it’s a spoiling cucumber you forgot to eat in the back of your refrigerator or creeping up the damp tiles in your bathroom, mold is never a welcome sight. While most of the time mold growth can quickly be taken care of with a careful cleaning of your home, leaving mold unchecked can lower the air quality in your home and create an unhealthy environment. If you’re struggling to prevent mold growth or have a suspicion mold is growing somewhere in your home, a mold inspection could be the perfect solution.
Moisture and Mold
Where there is moisture, there are optimum conditions for mold growth. Places that are frequently damp or have condensation, like bathrooms, windows, and air conditioners, are places you should frequently clean and check for mold growth. If you have any leaks in your roof or water pipes, these are also areas which are more likely to experience mold growth.
Invisible Enemy
Taking care of the mold you can see often isn’t a problem. See a patch of fuzzy mold? Spray it with a cleaning solution and wipe it away. But what about when there is mold you can’t see?
Moisture, leaks, and mold can occur out of sight, behind the walls of your home. If you notice a musty smell or water stains on your ceiling or walls, this is a good indication a leak has caused mold growth. This is when mold inspection can come in handy.
In addition to a visual assessment, a mold inspection can also include air sampling and moisture, humidity, and temperature checks, all of which help to detect any mold that may not be immediately apparent. Your mold inspection will also include a report, not only covering any mold found, but also on what your inspector suggests you do to prevent mold growth in the future, keeping your air clear and your health protected.
