08 Nov How to Tell If Mold Is Gone from Your Home
Dealing with mold in your home can be frustrating and a real pain sometimes. Here at Pure Maintenance of New England, we get calls every day from homeowners who want their mold removed quickly and efficiently so it never shows up again.
Since mold likes to hang out in the deep, dark spots of homes, it can be hard to tell whether or not it’s still a problem. After a mold remediation specialist comes in and treats your home for mold, how do you know if it’s gone for good?
How to Tell if Mold Is Gone
1: You Feel Better
The first thing we always suggest is taking a look at how you are feeling. Mold sickness is a real medical condition and many molds—including toxic black mold—can cause people and pets living in a mold-infested home to feel unwell.
Signs of mold sickness include:
- Sneezing, runny nose, and/or congestion
- Coughing, wheezing, and/or sore throat
- Irritated eyes
- Headaches
- Skin rashes
If you or your family members are no longer suffering from these types of symptoms, that’s one way you can tell if mold is gone.
2: Your Home Smells Better
If a damp towel never properly dries, over time it grows mildew and develops a musty odor. That same odor can also be a sign of mold—wherever there’s damp fabric or wood, chances are good that they’re also moldy. Mold can also cause other odors like wood rot and sharp, unpleasant smells. If the air in your house suddenly smells fresher, that’s a good sign that your mold problem is gone.
3: You See No Colored Spots on the Walls or Ceilings
Many times mold presents itself visually as fuzzy spots on a ceiling, floor, or wall. The color of mold spots can range widely, from green and yellow to brown and black, or even white or pink. At first, you may think the spots are dirt, but if you try to wipe them away with a typical household cleaner and they always come back, those spots are probably mold. When mold is permanently gone from your home, the spots will not reappear.
Get Rid of Mold for Good in Southeastern Massachusetts
The best way to know that mold is gone is to hire a professional mold remediation specialist. The experts at Pure Maintenance NE will thoroughly inspect your home for mold and remove it for good. Our special dry fog technology reaches every nook and cranny where mold can hide, so you’ll know that the mold in your home has been completely wiped out at the source. Call us today at 401-205-3825 to schedule your free mold inspection.
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