As a homeowner, the thought of mold infiltrating your inner sanctum might give you an understandable chill of fear.

Mold, while it does serve certain purposes, is not something you want inside your house, especially when it’s not obvious to the eye. But even if you can’t see mold, you’ll often be able to smell it, and the unpleasant odor serves as a reminder that something isn’t quite right.

When it grows undetected and untreated, mold can be damaging to both your home and your health. In addition to incurring costly property damage, mold can also produce irritants and toxins that cause rashes, itching, coughing, and wheezing. Prolonged exposure to some molds can even lead to serious chronic illness.

Where Mold Lives

Mold thrives in damp, moist environments. This is why it’s essential to dry areas that have been affected by leaks and floods right away, and also why drippy pipes and faucets can be cause for major concern. 

Mold spores can grow anywhere; on rotting food, on damp clothes left too long in the washer, and on carpets that have soaked up a spill. It becomes more insidious when it grows in places that you can’t see, like in your ceiling tiles, behind your drywall, or condensing around burst pipes. These areas are not as easy to access or repair, so it’s in your best interest to prevent mold before it becomes a problem.

How to Prevent Mold in Your Home

The easiest way to make sure your home doesn’t invite mold is by doing regular check-ups and maintenance. Leaks, condensation, infiltration, and flooding are the biggest causes of damp home environments.

You can keep moisture at bay by:

• Maintaining your home’s humidity levels
• Prompt and thorough cleaning and drying after floods
• Proper ventilation in areas that experience the most moisture, like steamy showers, your laundry room, and cooking areas
• Fix any leaks in your roof, windows, and pipes as soon as you become aware of them 

What To Do If You Find Mold

If you have leaks that have gone unnoticed, or if mold has already made an appearance, it’s time to call in the pros at Priority Titans. Our mold remediation experts will not only find and fix the source of the problem, but they will also totally eradicate the mold in your home, making it safe, clean, livable, and help you develop a plan to keep it that way. Request a quote today.