Mold is a fungus, and it may look like mushrooms and yeasts, or simply like brown/green/black spots on your walls. You can see mold growth on dead organic matter like leaves, rotting logs, food remains, etc. But you can also find mold inside your home in wet places like bathrooms and basements, etc. Mold has thousands of types and each varies in how it looks and how it can affect your health. Generally, most mold varieties pose no long-term health effects, but they can damage your furniture and home. You can take precautions to stop it from growing. But it is hard to stop mold from growing when you don't know it's there. Mold often grows in places you wouldn't think to look. This is why you should be aware of these signs that mold is in your walls:
Lingering Cold and Flu
It’s very hard to detect mold presence until it comes through your walls or other places. You may get cold or flu-like symptoms that may keep coming for no apparent reason. This could be because of the presence of mold on your premises. If you notice that when you are away from home you begin to feel better, there is a high probability that your illness is allergy-based and that it could cause by mold or another irritant.
Damp Smells
Many molds have distinct odors and smells. It may be difficult to identify each smell, however, you can identify a mold in your home if there’s a common odor in your building. Damp mildew smells are pretty easy to notice when entering a building. Further, you may even be able to locate the source of a musty or damp smell. If you do not see mold, you should still have your home tested.
Frequent Nose-bleeding
A lot of people do not know this, but a frequent cause for nose-bleeds is irritants. Granted, with any major health issue you should visit a doctor to get their medical diagnosis and opinion. In some cases, frequent and persistent nose-bleeds could point to a health condition. But, like with cold/flu symptoms, if you experience bloody noses frequently and never when you are away from home, it could be a sign of mold.
Flooding history
If your home gets flooded frequently then you should frequently check it for mold. Past flooding can lead to mold growth in your home. So get your home frequently tested for mold.
Regular Headaches
Mold exposure can lead to short and long-term medical conditions. Headaches are one such symptom that you may have due to mold in your home. It could be a mix of coughing, headache, a running nose which can contribute to regular headaches and develop into migraines.
Schedule a Mold Inspection in Greater Boston
Persistent presence of mold in your home can affect its sale value. So, it's recommended that you call in a professional to test for and find mold. Contact DCM Environmental for mold testing services in Greater Boston.
