How to Identify Black Mold - Get a Quote for Affordable Mold Repair
Do you feel allergic to your own home? This could be an indication of mold inside your house. Common signs of allergic reactions to mold are often confused for a cold or flu, with warning signs such as frequent sneezing, sore eyes and runny nose. The famous dangerous strain called black mold, is a particularly potent variety of fungus that thrives in warm, damp areas such as basements. You might have recently found exposed black mold in your house but ignored it, thinking it's dirt or ash. Patches of black mold will show up in a series of circles. These patches usually look slimy and have a dark green, almost gray shade. Hire an affordable mold repair company. Get a quote for affordable service today! Black mold thrives on very little moisture, which means if your house has had past flooding, old pipes and poor insulation, it could be perfect for this strain. Check for water stains or spots in the walls, floors or ceilings of your home as an indicator of black mold. If your house has a musty, mildew odor, it could be pointing to secret black mold. Find out today with a quote for affordable mold damage remediation from our contractors! If you suspect your home has black mold, call Paul Davis for assistance from black mold damage restoration professionals. Extended contact can lead to conditions such as:- Fever
- Irritation of the eyes
- Chronic coughing
- Nausea
Finding Black Mold in Your Home
Mold can enter inside your house a number of ways such as through ventilation, windows, doors, attached to clothes, fur and other surfaces exposed to the outdoors. Black mold and other species are typically everywhere, inside and out, but there are ways to prevent it from becoming a problem. If you suspect black mold in your house, don't wait. Get a quote for affordable mold damage remediation from our professional contractors! Prevent mold from entering your house with the following:- Never hesitate to treat surfaces in your house that sustained water damage
- Keep moisture levels as low as possible, never higher than 50%
- Activate your air conditioner over the warm, wet spring and summer
- Assess ventilation and exhaust fans in your kitchen or bathroom
- Sanitize bathrooms and kitchens with mold-killing products
- Avoid carpeting bathrooms
- Take out and replace carpet exposed to floods
- Hire an affordable mold damage repair contractor