30 Oct 2021

What Are Signs of Mold In Your House?

 

Mahwah NJ Mold Testing ServiceIf there is mold in your home will you see it? Not necessarily, often it is not visible. Mold can be visible and invisible. You should take any sign of mold seriously. You may think that if you can see the mold you can just clean it up. The trouble is that what you are seeing may not be the extent of the mold problem. Sometimes mold presents itself with a musty odor. If you can see mold or smell mold there is probably invisible mold present as well. Mold Testing NJ-NY is a NJ mold testing service with the skills necessary to determine the presence of mold, the type of mold, the extent of the mold problem. We welcome a call if you sense evidence of mold in your home.

 

Some Visible Evidence of Mold:

 

  • Pooling moisture – under the sink, on the floor anywhere, in the basement
  • Green, brown & gray colors covering fabrics, wood, or concrete surfaces
  • Mold on food, under cabinets and near windows
  • A musty odor – even though you can’t see this, it is one of the most probable signs of
    the presence of mold.

 

Some Health issues caused by Mold:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Constant coughing
  • Recurring sore throat
  • Anxiety
  • Unusual tiredness

 

 

Mold Can Be A Health Hazard

 

 

Mold spreads without you knowing. It can reproduce in the air and can be breathed into your lungs. It may cause chronic respiratory illness. Mold can exist in walls, under flooring and in fabrics without ever being noticeable.

Being aware of the signs of mold is essential. When you do notice signs of mold you should have your home tested by a professional.

 

 

A Mold Test Can Preserve Your Health

 

 

If you sense there is mold present in your Bergen County NJ and nearby area home, call Mold Testing NJ-NY for a thorough test. We are able to answer any questions you may have concerning mold and how to get rid of it. We do not remediate for mold, we only test for it. We will recommend that you hire a mold remediation service if we deem it necessary. For a full professional mold test in your home give us a call at (201) 658-8881.