How to Detect Mold in Your Hot Springs Home

10/7/2024 (Permalink)

When mold intrudes into your home, it may not always be obvious. The mold may be lurking in a space that you cannot see. Knowing how to detect the presence of mold can help you as a homeowner to discover the problem before it becomes a more significant issue, which will help make the remediation process much less expensive and simpler to complete.   

Signs You May Have Mold in Your Home  

• Odor – Mold has a notable musty, damp, or earthy odor. If the mold is behind wallpaper or inside a wall, you may be able to smell the mold before you can see it. 
• Visible Spores or Dark Spots – You may be able to detect microbial growth with your own eyes. Mold can grow in a variety of colors, if you notice unusual or dark spots in your home, contact SERVPRO® as soon as possible.  
• Allergy Symptoms / Respiratory Issues  - Depending on the mold strand and your own sensitivity, mold in your home may cause you to experience allergy or even flu-like symptoms. 
• HVAC Emitting Musty Odor  
• Warping and Bubbling in Walls  

Common Locations for Hidden Mold 

• Basements  
• Kitchens  
• Bathrooms  
• Attics & Crawlspaces  
• Ceilings  
• Ducting  
• Window sills  
• Inside walls or behind wallpaper  
• Around plumbing  

A quick inspection of your home could alert you to visible signs of a mold issue. It is easy to find in a bathtub or shower stall, but in a basement or crawlspace, you might have to look a bit harder to find it.  

Mold is very pungent, so you may notice an unpleasant odor if it is confined to a particular area of your home. Mold can sometimes be behind wallpaper, or inside walls, so you might not immediately realize that mold is the issue. A SERVPRO professional technician is trained to locate the hidden mold and take care of it.  

If you recognize any signs above, take action right away. With our expertise and tools, it is easy to understand why SERVPRO is your best option for mold damage remediation in your Hot Springs home.  

If you have found or suspect mold in your Hot Springs home, call SERVPRO of Saline County and Hot Springs our professional crews will assess your home and develop a plan to remediate your mold. When you give us a call at (501) 776-2222, we make sure that your home is dry and clean again before we say the job is finished.