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One of the scariest things about mold in your home is that it can take time before you notice it or suffer from its effects. Mold can hide behind wallpaper, under a fresh coat of paint, or under baseboards and flooring. It is no surprise to many of us that mold inside of a home creates a toxic environment that leads to health problems or exacerbates existing health conditions such as lung diseases, skin irritants, and more.
But, how can you tell if you have mold in your home? Here are common warning signs that you may have a mold problem.
Strange odor
Mold has a unique smell that is rather pungent. Although you may not see any mold present, pay attention to any strong musty-like smells that you notice around your home or crawlspace. Mold typically grows where there is moisture; so, take note of odors around or near plumbing such as sinks, toilets, and around the foundation or crawlspace of your home.
Look for it
Mold is easy to spot in the shower or tub where soap scum and mildew tend to build up. However, discovering mold in other areas of your home or basement can be rather difficult. Since mold thrives in damp conditions, take note of any areas that collect water, especially along the walls, floors, or corners of rooms. Don’t forget to check ceilings, too.
Health problems
You may not smell or see anything unusual that would indicate you have a mold problem. However, pay attention to your health and any symptoms that seem to clear up while away from your home (like at work, shopping, or visiting others), and compare to how you feel upon returning home. Do you have asthma, allergies, or a lung disease that seems to worsen while at home? If so, the air in your home could be compromised by mold.
Remember, the air within your home continuously circulates as the house breathes. Even if mold is confined to one area of your home that you do not use often, the air throughout your entire home is toxic. You should not ignore a mold problem. If you discover mold anywhere in or around your home, contact the professionals at Ameri Care Services.
Contact the Ameri Care Services office located in Murfreesboro, TN by calling (615) 823-8224 for more information.
Ameri Care Services offers pest control and waterproofing services to meet the needs of customers located in Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, and Murfreesboro in middle Tennessee.