When to Be Worried About Mold in Your Home

Mold is not something you want to encounter, especially inside your home. Mold occurs naturally in the presence of water and water logged material- which is not something you want to have happening in your home. When you see ins of mold, it is important to remove it as soon as possible and as much of it as possible. There are many ways to so this but the problem is that it does not always wash or scrub off. Additionally, mold isn’t always apparent to the naked eye, which makes it hard to detect in the first place until it becomes a well-established problem. Thankfully, there are some signs that you can look for to determine if you have a mold problem, are at risk for mold getting established, or you need mold removal services. Here at 5 Star Complete Restoration, we provide the best mold removal services for Ft. Wayne and the surrounding area. Here are four warning signs to be on the lookout for if you are worried about mold in your home:

Frequent Water Intrusion Or A Water Event

If you have had to deal with a water intrusion event recently, water may have gotten into the interior structure of your home. Flood waters, broken pipes, and roof damage are the most common intrusion events and can allow water to get into your walls and floors. If you have moisture lingering, you could already have mold growing inside your home right now and not even know it. Water doesn’t have to be present for the growth of mold, but a water intrusion event of some kind will make those areas more prone to mold. Water may be cleared out and everything may seem dry but mold can still get a foothold in and start taking over. If you have had a water intrusion event recently it is a good precautionary step to call in mold removal experts and get their advice on the best way to end your home is free form mold. 5 Star Complete Restoration can help with our mold removal services so call us today!

Discoloration of Walls and Floors

The biggest indication that homeowners have a problem with mold is visible changes to the color of the walls and floors where water damage has occurred. Mold will usually cause the material it is growing on and feeding off of to change colors- this happens on food, building materials, or anything else. Given enough time, this discoloration becomes more and more visible and in time the well-known rings and patches of black, white, and grey mold begin to appear.  By the time that mold starts to discolor to that point it has spread a good bit and the area affected is likely to be much larger than what is easily seen with the naked eye. If you notice discoloration from mold anywhere in your home, call us and ask about what mold removal services are best for your needs. It is important to clean up mold as soon as you can so let the mold removal experts at 5 Star Complete Restoration keep your home mold free!

Musty Odors and Bad Smells

Do you, your family, or friends every complain about bad smells in certain areas of your home? Have you noticed a musty odor in your home after the rain or in an area of your home that uses a lot of water like the kitchen or bathroom? Bad smells and musty odors are usually the first signs that homeowners notice when they have mold growth in their homes. The musty smell comes from the waste products the mold produces as it feeds on the wet material and spreads. Musty and moldy smells are usually very unmistakable and are generally quite hard to ignore. If you notice this smell in your home, it is important that you make the call to a professional mold mitigation expert to come to your home and identify where the issue lies, and how best to remedy the situation. 5 Star Complete Restoration proudly offers mold removal services for much of the Indianapolis area!

Adverse Health Effects

You may be wondering if there are any reasons other than aesthetic looks and durability concern that make mold something to get rid of as soon as possible in your home. The answer is yes, mold must be dealt with right way because it can be a very big health risk for you and your family. Many people are allergic to mold and experience a range of side effects after long term exposure- sinus congestion, wheezing, coughing, breathing difficulties, headache, and more. One other indicator that you might have a mold issue is to pay close attention to how you feel inside your home. If you feel sick, tired, weak, or poorly in general when you are home but feel better when you are out of the house, it might be an indication that mold might be present and that is might be making you sick. If you are experiencing symptoms of mold sickness, call 5 Star Complete Restoration for mold removal services!