Early Signs of Mold Damage in Your Fort Lauderdale Home That You Should Never Ignore

2/9/2018 (Permalink)

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What Are The Early Signs of Mold in Your Ft Lauderdale Property?

Once mold finds its way into your home, it can spread very quickly if you do not act fast. The best way to prevent it from turning into a total catastrophe is to have professionals mitigate it in time. The earlier the professionals can intervene, the better.

Thankfully, you can spot the mold in its early stages in your Fort Lauderdale home, if you know how to read the early signs. Call in the experts at SERVPRO as soon as you spot any of the following signs of mold damage to prevent it from getting out of hand.

Moldy smell
One of the earliest signs of mold damage is the characteristic moldy smell. Even if the mold is not visible, the existence of a musky, damp odor can indicate its presence in places such as attics and behind walls. If a portion of your home has such an odor, call in the experts at SERVPRO immediately.

Visible mold growth
The mold damage starts with a few colonies in damp places such as bathrooms, attics, and crawlspaces. If you spot any growth that you suspect can be mold, call the professionals as soon as you can. Avoid trying to clean the mold by yourself, even if there are only a few colonies. Not only mold can have health effects, trying to clean it by yourself can help spread it to unaffected areas easily.

Excessive humidity
Mold loves humidity. If there is excessive humidity in a part of your home, it can quickly become the breeding ground of mold. A humidity level of above 60% is most conducive for the mold growth. So, if you experience more than usual humidity in a part of your home, seek professional help to fix the problem.

Water damage
Water damage due to broken fixtures or pipes can be inviting to the mold. If you see signs of water damage such as warped paint, water stains, condensation problems, seek professional help immediately. If you ignore the water damage, it can create a very favorable space for the mold to grow and before you know it, you might have two problems.

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