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What To Do When You Suspect There Is Mold In Your Home

Many homeowners and renters would be surprised to learn that there is some form of mold growth in their home at this very moment. This mold growth can be minor or major, and unless the inhabitant suffers from many of the adverse reactions to mold exposure, there is really no way of telling there is any mold if it cannot be seen. Most people think that their home is mold-free but would be surprised and shocked to know that just because they do not see the mold growing visibly on the walls does not mean it is not there.

So what do you do at this point? How would you go about removing this mold for good so it does not come back? Any person who has had previous experience with mold exposure of any kind might tell you to contact a mold remediation company right away. Time is of the essence when it comes to mold because it can spread quickly and will only cause more damage to your home if left untreated. An experienced mold remediation professional will know what to do and what to look out for when doing an inspection on your home. After the inspection he can give you a thorough assessment on what steps will need to be taken next to remove it.

There is, of course, the alternative to consulting with a company to do a check up on your home. That alternative is to purchase a home mold test kit, and those are available in some hardware stores and online retailers. If there is any discoloration on your walls, there is a pen-shaped applicator with a swab that will detect if the substance is mold or not. Simply rub the swab on the discolored part and wait a few minutes for the results. There are kits that will allow you to test the moisture content behind your walls where mold can commonly grow in the drywall, insulation, and the wood frame. Furthermore, there are kits that will sample the very air your breathe and the air that is emitted from air conditioning and heating units.

There are some telltale signs to look out for when inspecting your property for mold. If there are any water stains in your ceiling or walls, then there is a very good chance that there is some sort of water leak. It is imperative that this is corrected as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Like with any other damage to your home, it must be repaired right away. Whether it is a leaking sink or spilled water, correcting the problem immediately will insure that your home will be in good health for many more years to come.

Is Mold In Your Home Making Your Pet Sick?
If you have a sneezing, cranky pet, do you realize that this pet could be having the same reactions to the mold you might have in your home? Sometimes you do not even know that there is mold in the home until these reactions show up in people or pets. Sometimes it will happen to some of you or your pets faster than others. As most of you treat your pets like your children, when they become sick you have to take them to their doctor. These professionals will be able to treat your pet with kid gloves.

As your pet can get some of the same types of illnesses as you, it is very important that you take your pet to his veterinarian for regular checkups. Did you know that your pet can get a foot fungus that is almost like our athletics feet? Have you seen your dog try to rub his eyes or hear him sneeze? If you have mold in your home your pet might find it first. If you have older carpets in your home and your pet were to put his nose down in the carpet and then sneeze if might mean that some of this stuff went up this nose. If he keeps this up this might mean that the mold could be really heavy and you will need to have this taken care of right away.

If and when you bring in professionals to clean these carpets with allergens and possibly mold, you will need to take your pet to his veterinarian so that he can help your pet get rid of his problem. When you have the cleaning company look for mold in the carpets, you might want them to take a look at your whole home to see if you might have this nasty stuff anywhere else. As you could have this stuff in your walls or under your floors, you might have to have some other professionals come into your home to help with the removal of this also. If this mold is left to grow it could become dangerous to your health and the health of the whole family as well as your pets.

You will need to do whatever you can do to keep this mold from invading your home by whatever means you can. You will need to do checks on your roofs and around your chimney to make sure that you have no holes or loose shingles. As these places will allow rain water to seep into the underneath beams of your roof and then the mold will set in next. Check plumbing parts frequently for leaks and note whether or not you have excessive moisture in the air of your home. This mold will keep growing and eventually it will get down into the rest of this home affecting you and also your pets.