Unfortunately, southeast Alaska is the ideal climate for mold growth. With the amount of rain we have seen, your home’s potential to have mold has increased with every stormy day. So, how do you know you have mold in your home?
5 Signs You Have Mold in Your Home
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Mold odor. Some molds don’t produce a smell, but many do. If you notice a persistent musty, stale odor, there might be mold in your home.
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Signs of Water damage. Any long-term moisture in your home will inevitably cause mold to form. If you have any water stains, bubbling or cracking of paint or wallpaper, or discoloration of floors, walls, or ceiling, you’re likely dealing with a mold-producing problem.
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Water Leaks. Mold growth from a leak isn’t always noticeable, especially when hidden behind a wall. If you know of a leak in your home, it’s imperative to get the leak fixed immediately.
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Visible Mold Growth. Mold can appear white and thread-like. Other types of mold are gray-brown, gray-green, or black and can be in clusters of small spots. If you see mold growth in your home, call us to test the mold to understand what type of mold. Many molds can be toxic!
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Past Flooding. If your home experienced flooding in the past, then it’s likely that you can experience a mold problem.
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Health Symptoms. If you’ve experienced heightened allergy-like symptoms, you may have mold in your home. If you’re trying to figure out if these symptoms are from mold, then ask this question, “Do my symptoms get better once I leave my house?” If the answer is yes, There’s a good chance mold is the reason for your symptoms.
Having mold in your home can be harmful to your house and your health. If you think you might have a mold problem in your house or you’re unsure and worried, call us to test your home for mold. Here’s what we can do:
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We can test the air in your home to see what type of mold spores you have in your home.
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We can take a sample of any mold you might find and test what type of mold it might be.
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If you don’t have a mold problem but would like to make sure you don’t have a mold problem in the future, we can treat your home to prevent mold.
Questions?
If you have more questions that were not directly answered above, we would love to hear from you! Our team can help you get a comprehensive solution for your mold issues.
