How Do I Know If Mold Is in My House?
Signs Your Home May Have a Mold Problemrotten Smell. Is There a Damp, Musty Odor Reminiscent of the Smell of Old Books Emanating from Your Floors or Walls?...
Signs Your Home May Have a Mold Problem
- Rotten Smell. Is there a damp, musty odor reminiscent of the smell of old books emanating from your floors or walls? ...
- Spotted Clothing. ...
- Contaminated Carpets. ...
- Water Heater Hideaway. ...
- Allergy or Asthma Flare-Ups. ...
- Fungus in the Furniture. ...
- Warped Walls. ...
- Persistent Cough or Cold.
How do you detect mold in a house?
Most mold is unmistakable, but sometimes small or largely hidden growths just make a surface look dirty. A quick test for mold can be done when you dip a swab in diluted bleach (1 part bleach, 16 parts water) and dab it on the wall. If the spot quickly lightens (or keeps coming back after cleaning), assume it's mold.Must Read
What are the symptoms of living in a house with mold?
Symptoms of mold exposure
- runny nose and congestion.
- eye irritation.
- sneezing.
- coughing.
- sore throat.
- skin rash.
- headache.
- lung irritation.
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