Do You Know How To Identify The Presence Of Mould In Your House?
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Do You Know How To Identify The Presence Of Mould In Your House?

There is often a chance of developing mould in your house which gets unnoticed by you. Therefore, in this article we shall provide you few signs of mold development within your house. It will help you get alert and take necessary action to eradicate them.

Following are few symptoms that will indicate signs of mold in your house.

  • Allergic symptoms

If you are often facing a problem of allergy then it can be taken as a sign of presence of mould. Some of the common allergy that can be seen due to moulds are sore eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion or runny nose. If these allergic signs are more when you are at home and feel relieved while outside then it is a sure sign that mould is developing in your house.

  • Smelling the odour of mould

If there is hidden growth of mould in your house then you may often get a mouldy smell while you inside the house. You may not see it but there is a chance that mould is growing somewhere. You must not ignore it and thoroughly around.

  • Mould growth is visible

Visible sign is the confirmation of the presence of mould in your house. Many people often mistake it as small shoot or dirt. Many people often ignore it too. Even if you notice little presence of mould, you must take necessary action to clean it. Very soon this small mould can grow into a large area full of moulds.

  • Signs of water problems

If you notice long term moisture problem in your house then it is a sign of the presence of mould in the house. You will find that your wall colour is getting discoloured or there are noticeable stains on the wall. This can also be noticed on the floor or even on the roof. It is an indication that behind the wall there is a formation of mould.

  • Water leaks

If there is any leaky pipe or the ceiling is dripping then automatically you must understand that it will lead to formation of mould sooner or later. If these water leaks happen behind the wall then the moulds too will remain hidden at the rear side of the partition.

  • Flooding in the area

If the area where you live has faced flood in recent past then there is very much likelihood of mould growth. Particularly the area, where flood water was settled for pretty long time are most susceptible to mould growth. Sometime mould can also infest behind the wall or under the floor.

  • Condensation

If you notice too much condensation taking place in your house then it is a sign of presence of moisture. Condensation may take place in glass surfaces of window or in the metal pipes. Mould can easily grow in such areas where condensation is noticed. Condensation can also take place due to presence of humidity inside the house.

  • Toxic symptoms

Some of you may suffer from shortened attention span, headaches, memory loss, trouble to concentrate properly and dizziness which is a sign of toxic mould that is growing and poisoning home atmosphere