Check These Spots in Your House for Hidden Mold
When you clean your home, you probably have it down to some type of routine: Tidying up and wiping down set spots in each room. But if that’s the case, it means that you might be missing some hidden...
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When you clean your home, you probably have it down to some type of routine: Tidying up and wiping down set spots in each room. But if that’s the case, it means that you might be missing some hidden mold growth. Here are the spots you should check on a regular basis to make sure that’s not happening.
What causes mold to grow?
Mold can grow indoors or outdoors, as long as there’s moisture. It’s really not too picky about the surface, and can be found on or in wallpaper, bathroom tiles, grout, cardboard, ceiling tiles, paper products, upholstery, drywall, fabric, wood, insulation, dust, paint, and carpet. Mold is especially common anywhere that has flooded, or near leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes.
Signs of hidden mold
Although the mold may not be in plain sight, there are signs to look for that indicate that it’s probably lurking somewhere. These include:
A damp, musty smellStainsDiscolorationDampnessStanding waterAllergy or asthma flare-upsWarped wallsBubbling or peeling paintHidden spots to check for mold in your home
If you suspect you have hidden mold—or simply want to check for it as a precaution—here are some of the places it tends to grow:
Window frames, and the entire area around windowsThe surface of walls behind furnitureUnder the kitchen and bathroom sinkAtticsCrawlspaces Inside booksUnder and around the water heaterInside the air conditionerAround the dishwasherInside filing cabinetsUnder and behind the refrigerator and water lineOn washing machine sealsUnder floor matsIn potted plantsAround the toilet baseShower and tub areasIn or around the toothbrush holderFind some hidden mold? Here are a few different ways to get rid of it.
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