Where To Look for Mold

8/15/2022 (Permalink)

When water damage leads to mold damage

Where To Look for Mold

Getting rid of mold in your home in Grand Manor, AZ is not always as easy as it seems. One of the most difficult things about remediation is that the mold growth you see on the surface is usually only a small part of the overall problem. There are many places additional mold can hide.

Overflowing Toilet
If your toilet leaks or overflows, it can release a lot of water in a very short amount of time. You can mop up the standing water on the floor, but there is probably more water hidden out of sight that you can't reach. Your bathroom may have water damage in other areas:

• Under floor tiles
• Behind baseboards
• Inside the wall
• In ceiling tiles of lower level

If the water issue is not addressed, saturated materials can lead to moldy drywall and other secondary damage. It's best to call certified remediation specialists before such an extensive problem occurs.

Leaking Pipes
If a pipe breaks, the damage is usually obvious pretty quickly. A slow leak behind a wall or under a sink, however, can trigger mold growth before you ever know it's there. Keep an eye on your water meter so that you can notice unusual spikes in usage. This is often indicative of a water loss somewhere in your home. It may take an hour or two to find it, but then you can get it repaired before mold starts to grow.

High Humidity
Sometimes the instigating incident isn't one isolated problem. It may just be too humid in your home. Excess moisture in the air can cause mold on wood, textiles or other surfaces. Strive to keep a 45-50% humidity level in your house at all times to prevent spores from gathering and growing.

If you see mold growth on a surface in your home, chances are pretty good that there are some problems underneath it as well. Mold damage experts can identify all the affected areas and mitigate the issue thoroughly.