Mold is a nuisance, but it can also be dangerous. A mold outbreak is not always visible to the naked eye, but hidden mold can quickly develop following water damage. When you discover an infestation in your home, do not hesitate to schedule mold removal services with a professional mold remediation team.

Have you ever washed a load of laundry and forgotten to move it to the dryer right away? If it sat overnight, it probably didn’t smell too nice the next morning. That damp, musty odor is the onset of mildew, and is cause to re-wash your clothes. Mold and mildew are different fungis, but they are within the same family. With that being said, their odors are similar and unmistakable, which makes odor one of the main signs of hidden mold. If you notice an odor in a particular part of your home that’s only getting stronger, schedule a mold inspection immediately.

Mold can be tricky to detect, especially in high-traffic areas of your home. When you have children or pets running around, it’s easy to mistake dark spots on your wall as a little dirt. But, that can be a dangerous assumption. If something doesn’t look right, it should always prompt a closer look. Mold will vary in its physical appearance, but if you see dark black spots, there’s no time to waste. That’s toxic black mold, which can be dangerous to your health. The color of mold varies, but can present as green, orange, gray, and even blue. Mold can also be flat, raised, and even textured.

Toxic black mold can negatively affect your health the longer you’re exposed to the outbreak. Most people react to black mold similarly to seasonal allergies. Common symptoms include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and irritated eyes, but people who battle a respiratory condition, immunodeficiency disorder, or a mold-specific allergy are especially at risk. Their symptoms can include fatigue, headaches, fever, difficulty breathing, and sinusitis. Even further, long-term mold poisoning can affect your mental health and memory, and can lead to weight gain, hair loss, and more.

At Restoration 1 of North Georgia, we are experts at mold inspection and removal. We have advanced equipment to detect this troublesome fungus, and we aren’t afraid to look behind walls or under flooring. If you suspect hidden mold in your home, contact us right away!