How to determine black mold?

By Tenant

Black mold by definition is a harmful toxin that infiltrates a home and can cause illness and distress to the unwary residents of the house. It will spread continuously throughout the place once it makes its way into the walls and other places that has moist in it if not treated quickly. There are several types of mold spores that are found in houses and offices, none of which carry a risk that is as serious as that carried by black mold. Once you think a black mold is present in your house you have to identify it promptly and a clean-up is needed.  Here are some ways to treat black mold.

• Do a thorough search of the apartment unit for any rooms and spaces that have water leaks or has a high amount of moisture is present. Such places are major sites where black mold grows and spreads.
• Look for any dark blotches of mold in and under mouldings and walls. Those areas that have moist in them may contain black mold, it may spread from there and creeps up and further to the walls.
• Observe and examine the formation of the mold.  There are different patterns and formations of a black mold. Some may spread in a circular pattern and will deviate if the area it is spreading lacks water or moisture.
• Check the members of your family if they are suffering from any skin irritations, congestions or sinus problems. These may be signs of black mold infestations.
• Contact a black mold specialist to inspect and determine if the mold present in your area is indeed a black mold or just mildew. Only a professional can determine if the infestation is a black mold or not.

Nowadays test kits are already available to help someone detect if a black mold is present in a household. Once detected contact a licensed professional to treat the black mold immediately to prevent serious problems to you and your family’s health.

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