Search These 3 Places In Your Home for Mold

11/17/2021 (Permalink)

Search These 3 Places In Your Home for Mold

Mold growth can take place in any location with enough humidity and oxygen. While it is important to mitigate flood and leak damage to prevent mold, it can also develop in less obvious spots. Due to the prominence of water and air in the environment, nearly any location in your home can potentially encourage mold. As you inspect the building, you might find some specific areas where mold most commonly appears.

1. Sinks and Toilets

Generally, the bathroom is one of the rooms that endures the most humidity. The appliances that face the most exposure to water and moisture are the sinks and toilets. From the humid atmosphere to the water necessary to use them and potential pipe leaks, these areas create the right environment for mold to develop, especially the dark, enclosed area under the sink. Be sure to clean and dry their surfaces as thoroughly as possible.

2. Walls

Another location ideal for mold growth is behind the wall. Even though walls themselves are not great for mold, since they are in exposed, lit and generally dry areas, you can still get a moldy drywall. This is due to the dark, enclosed space behind walls, which can be moist due to the plumbing system's pipes. If you find mold in the wall, it is most likely there is mold behind it as well. It can also indicate a larger problem that needs immediate attention, such as a pipe leak.

3. Wood and Laminate Floors

Even though laminate floors may give any room in your home a natural, earthy look, they are very vulnerable to mold, especially if they are above concrete. This material is porous, which allows it to absorb water and mix with it. This can lead to mold on wood and laminate. Prevent nearby spills and leaks or replace the floor with ceramic tile.

Some areas in your household are more susceptible to mold growth than others. Search these places and call a mold cleanup service to deal with severe cases.