Are You Living With Mold? What Are the Next Steps?

Finding mold in your house can stir up a lot of emotions. You may feel unclean and frustrated, or overwhelmed at the thought of a costly cleanup. When mold becomes an issue, some homeowners’ first thought is to sell. That should be your last resort. Start by learning to recognize the problem and handle it the right way.

You May Not Even Know You’re Living With Mold

Some people have mold in their homes and never realize it. Not all mold is the same, and people react differently to mold spores. Those who are sensitive may sneeze or have trouble breathing indoors. Some have asthma reactions ranging from mild to severe. So if you don’t know you have mold, what’s next? And how do you protect your family?

The Warning Signs of Mold

Ignoring the signs or putting off cleanup has consequences for both your wallet and your health. Watch for:

• Allergic reactions that happen only at home. Itchy eyes and a runny nose, or sneezing you can’t control, can be a sign.
• A musty odor. Often the smell is the only noticeable clue, because mold loves to grow inside walls and ceilings where you can’t see it.
• Visible mold. Small patches on walls or ceilings prove your home has the right conditions for mold, and they may signal a larger colony inside the wall.

Mold Is Often a Byproduct of Another Problem

If your home has had any water issues, such as leaking pipes, standing water or flooding, there’s a strong chance mold has followed. Mold thrives in warm, dark, damp places. Those are exactly the conditions a hidden leak creates.

Beyond allergies, prolonged exposure to certain toxic molds (such as Stachybotrys chartarum, “black mold”) has been associated with headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms. It’s not something to live with.

Worried You’re Living With Mold?

If you’re seeing these signs in your home or your family, don’t wait. Our IICRC-certified team tests, contains and removes mold safely. Then we treat the source so it doesn’t come back. See our mold remediation service or call Doan Restoration of Michigan at (586) 842-8142. We’re available 24/7/365.