Early Signs You May Have Mold Damage In Your Cleveland Home

3/8/2019 (Permalink)

Indications You May Have Mold In Your House

While most mold is discovered long after it has grown to a substantial size, there are an indicators of mold growth before serious damage can occur. In some cases, these signs can be a tip-off towards mold growing elsewhere in the home, or simply an early warning of mold in the immediate area. If you've noticed any of these in your home, they may be signs of an early or growing mold colony. To be sure, call SERVPRO if you've noticed any of these in your home.

White Or Discolored Patches
If you've noticed patches or spots on your walls, floors, or ceilings that are white in color or otherwise discolored, this could be an early indicator of mold damage. Most mold colonies start as a fuzzy white patch on a suitable surface, and other patches of discoloration can indicate a mature colony elsewhere in the home. If possible, however, you should try to verify if the patch you've found is, in fact, unusual and fresh. It could be possible that it's misplaced paint or a stain on the wall!

Unusual Smells
Mold can emit a number of unusual smells, to varying degrees of intensity. Most molds, if they do have a smell, are powerful and musty. Some types, however, can emit very different smells, so be aware of unusual odors of all kinds, especially in areas you know have been soaked or wet recently.

Mold In Neighboring Homes
Mold tends to travel between neighboring homes, be it through air displacement or as spores hitch a ride on people and pets. If your neighbors have encountered a severe mold problem, be on high alert in your home as well. Be sure to ask your neighbors how long ago they believe it began to grow, as well, so that you can know if any mold on your property has gotten a chance to mature or not.

SERVPRO of Bradley County is proud to serve the local community with quality, cost-effective and fast damage restoration services. Call us at (423) 614-5552 for our help and mold remediation services.