Mold tends to grow in places of your home that have experienced a lot of moisture. This can be basements, bathrooms, doors, windows, or pipes. Mold can also grow on pretty much any type of surface or material. This includes paper products, wood, paint, wallpaper, carpet, fabric, and more. 

If you have mold growing somewhere in your home, you may experience a few different warning signs. The first is almost always a musty smell being present in your home. Another warning sign is to see cracking, peeling, water spots, or warping of painted walls in your home from previous water damage. If you are unsure if your walls are just dirty or if they have actual mold growth, you can keep an eye on them over a few days or weeks. Mold will continue to grow while dirt will just stay the same.  

• Allergy-like symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, congestion 
• Eye irritation 
• Coughing 
• Sore throat 
• Skin rash 
• Headache 

These are just a few of the common health problems someone in your home could experience from mold growth in your home. There are certain categories of people that may have more severe reactions. This includes people with allergies, people who have a weaker immune system, or babies and elderly people.  

Here are some quick tips on how to prevent mold growth.  

• Keep an eye on the humidity levels in your home 
• Fix any leaks within your home immediately 
• Clean up any water damage in your home as soon as possible 
• Contact a professional for Mold Remediation