Understanding the role of moisture in black mold is key if you want to get rid of mold. Moisture is one of the things that can be fully controlled and in so doing, destroys the black mold spores. What are the signs of water damage to look for and where? And once you find signs of water damage, what can be done about it?
The most obvious sign of course is water! If you notice water dripping, puddles where there ought not be any, and dampness on the walls, then you’ve sprung a leak somewhere. It is very important to find out where the leak is, stop it up and then dry everything out, usually using a towel or a vacuum cleaner.
Soft spots on the walls or floor is another one of the common signs of water damage. Water breaks down the fibres in wood and causing dry wall to become chalky. Paint peels and wallpaper looks faded and spongy. It should be fairly obvious that something is wrong because the area around the spot will still be hard or clean, but the damp area itself will be spongy, chalky or peeling. If you see this, chances are that you have a leak in the wall itself or in/on the ceiling. You may have to do some renovating to find it or call in some expert aid or else risk black mold growing in a difficult area.
Other typical signs of water damage encompass discolorations on your walls, ceiling or floors and odours. Water damage breaks down the fibres in your home building materials, causing stains and discolorations in the room affected. Odour on the other hand is caused by rotting wood or black mold growing and thriving. The odour will be of rotting wood or stagnant water. If you see these signs of water damage, you may have to call in some experts as it’s likely you have black mold in the room and you will have to do some renovating in order to get to the mess.
It is very important to do a routine check for signs of water damage in your home, particularly if the home has recently been flooded, a pipe leak or water was used to douse a fire. It doesn’t take long to do, but it could save you a lot of time and effort later, not to mention prevent the growth of black mold in the first place which is good for your health. The signs of water damage are fairly obvious, so make sure to look for them and so stop the growth of black mold and other problems in your home.
Black mold can be a serious problem in all most anyone’s home, and it’s become a normal decision to just ignore it in your bathrooms and window sills. Educate yourself by reading our blog on black mold removal.