There are some tell-tale signs that mold is lurking in your home!
Mold is one of the most dangerous and annoying things that you can find in your home. Thankfully, there are typically many warning signs that you might have a mold problem in your home. Here are some of the biggest warning signs of mold in your home and how to prevent it.
The Biggest Warning Signs That You Have A Mold Problem
When walking around your home, keep your eyes peeled for these common warning signs of mold:
- Sunken portions of your baseboards or trim. These typically show up when mold has started to eat the wood that is behind the paint, so the paint is cracked or peeling.
- The baseboard is separating from the wall behind it or the floor below it
- White-tinted mats underneath your carpet, linoleum, in cabinets, or behind furniture
- Mushroom-esque growths on rotten wood or the underside of flooring or a cabinet. These are typically flat, up to half an inch thick, and a pale olive, gray, brown, or black color.
- Sheetrock that is stained, swelling, or crumbling
- Branches that look like vines coming from the soil to the foundation or underside of your flooring.
- Brown or black discoloration around air conditioning or heating vents.
How To Prevent Mold Growth
The best way to prevent mold growth is by working with a mold remediation professional. There are many other simple things that you can do around the house to prevent mold growth, including:
- Drying any wet areas in your home right away, including water damage or consistent leaks
- Ventilate rooms that have moisture in them, like bathrooms and kitchens
- Use mold-resistant products in your home, like mold-resistant drywall or mold-resistant paint
- Monitor the humidity inside of your home and keep it between 40-60% at all times
- Make sure that water is flowing away from your home, not towards your home
- Keep your gutters in good repair at all times
Say Goodbye To Mold With Mold Remediation From Environmental Consulting And Contracting Group
If you are ready to say goodbye to water in your home or business once and for all, contact the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. We have over 30 years of combined experience in professional mold remediation and basement waterproofing, so rest assured that we will find and remove the problem once and for all. We offer our valued customers a lifetime guarantee against the return of mold growth because we are so confident in our work. Give us a call at 1-877-591-MOLD or visit us online for more information. To learn more ways to combat mold growth in your home, follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Google+.
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