Knowing the Odors in Your Tuscaloosa Home — Signs You Need to Hire a Mold Removal Professional

A lot of homeowners, perhaps yourself included, are all about saving a dollar and opting for DIY mold removal. When it comes to mold in your home, however, don’t skimp. Don’t avoid hiring an expert who is guaranteed to resolve the problem just because you want to avoid the bill. If you start noticing that telltale odor — you know the one — then it’s likely you have mold. If you do have mold, it will spread soon, and you’ll start coughing, sneezing and scratching at your throat. Instead, at the first sign of a musty, mildew odor, schedule professional mold remediation. The service you receive from a local restoration company is sure to resolve your mold issues.

Mold is a completely natural part of the world. It’s in almost every biome on the planet in some form or another. In our homes, there are very specific types of mold spores floating about. These spores generally do not affect humans.

However, with the addition of recent w ater damage, high humidity, or moisture, those mold spores will rapidly multiply. They settle under your flooring, or in a dark corner, and begin to consume organic material and reproduce. Before long, you have a mold infestation.

Thankfully, most mold produces a foul, musty odor. It’s a sure sign of a mold infestation – the stronger the smell, the closer you are. There are other signs that you need to hire a mold removal professional, though.

• Musty Odors – The first and, arguably, the most vital sign of a mold infestation is the musty odor you’ll notice. Most types of mold, especially with moisture in the area, produce a musty smell when indoors.
• Standing Water – If you spot any amount of standing water, especially in a dark area of the house, then chances are mold is nearby, too.
• Humidity – It’s best to keep your home’s humidity levels below 60 percent at all times. Any higher and you risk mold growing in unseen spots.
• Discoloration – The discoloration caused by mold is generally varied but may appear as a white, gray, brown, red, or even black fuzzy or slimy patch.
• Allergies – If anyone in your home has allergies already, they can be exacerbated by the presence of mold in the house. The symptoms of mold exposure even mimic allergies or asthma, such as congestion, itchy throat, breathing difficulties, headaches, and skin irritation.

If you notice the signs of mold in your home, please do not hesitate to call Restoration 1 of Tuscaloosa for 24-hour mold remediation services at 205-632-7222. If anyone in your household is experiencing an adverse reaction, such as the symptoms we listed above, please visit a doctor immediately.