Signs Of Mold Growth In Your Home
Do you have mold growth in your home? Below are some common signs to watch out for that could indicate that you have mold growing in your house.
Allergy Symptoms From Mold
If you have mold in your home then you may have symptoms that are similar to allergies. Common allergic reactions to mold can include sneezing, sore eyes, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.
Keep an eye out for worsening of your symptoms when you at home. If this is the case then it is especially likely that you could have mold growth. If your allergies are worse when you are in some other building, like your workplace, then there could be mold growing there instead.
Smelling Mold
When you have mold growth in your home, but it is not easily visible, often a moldy smell might be the only clue that it is there. Don’t ignore mold odors if you can’t see any mold. You should thoroughly inspect your home before your mold problems get any worse.
Visible Signs Of Mold Growth
The term visible mold growth might seem like it can be an easy indicator of mold growth, but often times it is not. Many people don’t notice small amounts of mold growth and often assume that it is just dirt or soot. Sometimes people can simply ignore visible mold in their house.
If you can see mold growth, even it is just a small amount, you should take action immediately. Mold particles are microscopic in size and if there is visible mold in your home then you have a much larger issue than you may think. Small mold patches can spread quickly and the fact that there is any visible mold means that the conditions in your home are optimal for mold growth.
If you don’t take care of mold immediately it will soon become a bigger problem. Visible mold growth can also be a sign that there is a much larger mold colony growing hidden away from view.
Sometimes you might not realize there is mold in your house, especially if it is unusual looking mold. Some mold growth looks white and thread-like. Other mold appears as clusters of small black spots. Mold can be black, gray-brown, gray-green or white in color. Mold growing behind wallpaper made of vinyl can even appear orange, pink or purple
