Mold Removal | Performing a Black Mold Inspection
Mold Removal | If you have recently had water or flood damage in your home, checking for black mold needs to be a priority. If you have found mold in one place in your home, there’s a very good chance there is mold in other places in your home as well. You can perform a black mold inspection on your home on your own; however, you might need professional mold removal to remediate the mold from your home.
Where You Should Look for Black Mold
Your mold inspection should be thorough, and you’ll want to start by checking the usual spots where mold removal is needed:
- Corners between ceiling and walls, and floor and walls
- Behind the toilet
- In the shower
- Under the sink
- In the basement
- In the attic
- Inside crawl spaces
- Seamlines of wallpaper
- Under the carpet on the floorboards
- Heating and air conditioning ducts
Some signs of mold other than seeing the mold for itself include discoloration of the walls, ceilings, or wallpaper; musty or mildew smell in the room or in the carpets.
Cautions for Mold Removal
Removing black mold can be dangerous because if you disturb the patches of mold, it can release spores into the air that can make your family and animals very sick, resulting in an evacuation of your home. It is always a good idea to have a professional mold removal company come to your home to perform mold remediation. These companies are trained and educated on how to remove black mold safely. Professional mold removal companies can do a quick air sample or surface sampling to determine if there is black mold in your home, which is why it is sometimes better to go ahead and make the call rather than trying to conduct a black mold inspection on your own.
If you are ready to tackle your black mold removal project, call ServiceMaster of Charleston at 844-760-0404.
