Your Guide to the Nooks, Crannies and Crevices in Which Mold Likes To Hide

6/6/2019 (Permalink)

Mold damage in a Plano, KY bathroom

Mold. It's a word that sends a shiver up just about any homeowner's back. However, mold growth is much more common than most people like to think, and there's a good chance your home is hiding a few patches or two of the pesky fungus. The best way to find out is to look in all the spots where mold likes to hide.

Where To Check for Mold

Despite popular belief, mold does not confine itself to the walls of basements or beneath bathroom sinks. So, where do you want to check for the growth? To be safe, complete a thorough assessment of each of the following rooms:

• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Bedrooms
• Living room
• Basement, attic and garage
• Laundry room
  
  

It's not enough to perform a quick sweep of each room though. You want to check every nook and cranny just to be sure mold growth hasn't sprouted in an unexpected location.

Dig Deep To Uncover Mold

You may be surprised just where you discover mold patches. From mold on wood to moldy drywall, you may uncover it all in your home. For this reason, you should really have a Plano, KY, mold remediation professional assess your home for possible signs of the fungi.

When checking your bathroom for mold, check in the shower stall, beneath the sink, around the toilet, in the walls and on the floor. Also, check your bathroom rugs and shower curtain, as both are known to harbor mold.

In your kitchen, you want to check on, in and under your sink. Check your fridge, both inside and outside of it. Evaluate the pantry, inside the microwave and in and on the stove.

In the bedrooms, check your mattresses. In your living room and bedrooms, check the windowsills, heating and air conditioning vents, curtains, plants and other pieces of furniture. In areas where there is pipes or ductwork, check around those. If you discover mold growth anywhere in your home, contact your Plano, KY, mold cleanup team.