Mold in your home is not only stressful, but an unfortunately common problem for homeowners. Maybe you're not sure if you have mold, or if you do, there's not very much. Do you even need a mold inspection? Mold is persistent and can recur if not properly found and dealt with. A mold inspection is a great first step to keep you, your home and family safe. 

It can be confusing to know what the first step is when you suspect there's mold in your home. How do you even know if there's mold at all?

Here are some reliable ways to tell if you might have a mold problem:

• Your house smells musty or moldy. Trust your nose! Most mold infestations are either seen or smelled.
• You can see mold. Even if it doesn't look like much, mold is sneaky and hides in damp, dark places, like behind furniture, walls, and cabinets.
• You're having unexplained allergic reactions in your house, or your eyes, throat and lungs hurt. Mold commonly causes health problems for people who inhale large quantities of mold spores- for example, if you have an infestation in your home.

Why Is Mold Inspection Necessary?

Mold is quick to spread in high-moisture environments. If you already have some, soon you'll have more. A mold inspection can help you identify the extent of the problem.

When Should I Call a Professional?

Mold inspection is a difficult process to do by yourself. A mold inspection professional will:

• Use special equipment to find mold that is hard to see or smell
• Send the spores to a third-party lab for testing
• Assess your home for the root cause of the mold.

With a professional, you'll be able to come up with a thorough plan that assesses the entire scope of the mold and the root cause.

How Can I Prevent Mold From Returning?

Once you have mold, what can you do to stop it?

• Fix any water damage promptly. If there is obvious water damage in your home, the sooner it is repaired, the less time mold has to take root.
• Lower the humidity in your home. Even without water damage, mold can grow in humid environments. Humidity as low as 60% can encourage mold growth.
• Hire a mold remediation professional. With a professional, you'll be able to come up with a thorough plan that assesses the entire scope of the mold and the root cause. Mold remediation is a thorough process that completely removes mold and addresses the reason the mold grew in the first place. This is the best way to manage existing mold and prevent future problems.

BioClean Can Help

At BioClean, we can inspect your home for mold and set your mind at ease. We can also recommend a mold remediation plan that can help prevent the return of mold. Contact us today for a free inspection!