5 Signs Your Home Might Have Mold

Often times, mold can grow for awhile undetected. This is scary because mold can cause a variety of health issues, as well as structure issues in your home. Below you'll find several signs that you may be experiencing a mold issue in your home - and it might be time to call the best mold company in Cape Coral.

1. You Experience Increased Allergy Symptoms.


One of the first and maybe somewhat subtle signs of a mold issue in your home is increased allergy symptoms. If you notice more frequent sore throats, coughing, sneezing, etc. among your family members, hidden mold could be the culprit. This is especially true if you haven't been around anyone else that was sick, and if the symptoms don't seem to be dissipating in a normal amount of time.


2. You Notice a Musty or Mildew Smell.


If you notice an odd smell, like a musty or mildew smell, there's likely a problem, and it could be a mold problem. The best case scenario is that you simple have some spoiled food sitting around or you left your sweaty gym clothes wadded up in a bag. Those are easy fixes. However, if you notice an entire room smells odd and you can't find a source, you could be looking at some mold growth.

3. You Find a Water Leak Somewhere.


Mold needs moisture to grow and a water leak presents the perfect opportunity. If your roof has a leak or a pipe is leaking, those areas of your home have the potential for future mold growth. Identifying and fixing the moisture source is the key to preventing the growth of mold in your home. If a leak has gone undetected for some time, or your home recently experienced some type of flooding, chances are you might already have some mold in those areas of your home.

4. Areas of Your Home Experience Regular Condensation Issues.


An actual water leak is not the only possible source of moisture from which mold can grow. Condensation, whether it be on your windows or on pipes, can also create an ideal environment for mold development. Prolonged condensation issues could be a sign that mold has already taken up residence in your home. A dehumidifier serves as a good solution to reduce this excess moisture from your home.

5. You See Visible Black, Green, Blue, White or Yellow Spots.


Obviously, if you can visibly see mold, you have a mold problem! You'll want to address this immediately, no matter how small the spots are or how contained it may seem. If there's mold on the actual structure of your home, there's some source of water that's allowing for the mold to grow there - and it could be worse than it looks. If you see spots on the wall, there's likely bigger spots on the back side. Mold can easily burrow deep into wood and drywall.

If you suspect your home might be subject to a mold problem, give Catalyst Mold Solutions a call at 866-343-6653. We'll come out and test your home for mold. If mold is present, we can then talk about mold remediation. We are your mold specialists of Southwest Florida, here for all your mold-related needs. 

Catalyst Mold Solutions: Your Permanent Solution to Mold! 


Catalyst Mold Solutions
1217 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 866-343-6653



Location: Cape Coral, FL, USA

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