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Does Your Home Have a Mold Problem?
Before you face a mold situation in your home, learn the three warning signs to prevent a major issue.
As winter wraps up and spring weather makes its way in, Michigan home and business owners should be on the lookout for early signs of mold. Mold is fungi that thrives in damp environments and can easily spread through the air. Not only does it compromise the structural integrity of your home, mold causes various health problems including respiratory illness and skin irritation. Before you face a mold situation in your home, learn the three warning signs to prevent a major issue.
You smell it.
One of the earliest signs of a mold problem is a musty odor. As many experts will tell you, if you can smell mold, you likely already have a mold issue. However, don’t panic just yet. Small amounts of mold will not cause severe health issues, but should still be dealt with immediately before things worsen.
You see it.
There are some areas in the home, such as the bathroom, where the appearance of mold will be quite clear. However, rooms such as the attic may require closer inspection and digging around to find the warning signs. All mold is not created equal. Some mold patches may look white, while others appears as black clusters of spots, and others may even look green/yellow. Note that mold will not always be visible and just because you can’t see it does not mean that you do not have a mold problem.
You feel it.
Perhaps the mold is growing in an area of the home that you do not frequently spend time in, such as the attic, basement or crawl space. Physical symptoms of mold exposure include eye and skin irritation, sore throat, and nasal stuffiness, wheezing and coughing. If you or your family members are experiencing these health issues on a persistent basis, contact your primary care physician and schedule a mold inspection of your home.
Concerned about mold in your home or business? Contact the professionals at Downriver Cleanup and Restoration in Southgate, MI. They service Allen Park as well as the surrounding area. Once a mold issue is detected, they will quickly handle it by removing water, drying, cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing all affected areas. Call (734) 619-7610 to schedule a free inspection today.
