Is Mold Threatening Your Health and Home?
Does My Home Have Mold?
The affects of mold are not limited to your home, but can cause you and your family serious health issues. We install locks, alarm systems and smoke detectors to protect our families, but mold is equally dangerous. How do you know if you have mold? The following questions are to help you determine if you have mold, and possible causes.
Q. Have you noticed a musty smell in your bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, crawl space or basement?
Why: The musty smell is a waste product of mold. Mold’s waste products cause humans and their pets the greatest heath risks. Water damage is the leading cause of mold growth in our homes, and is commonly found in your bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, crawl space and basement.
Q. Have you noticed you feel more ill than usual?
Why: Some of us mistake our flu like symptoms, respiratory problems and chronic headaches, to allergies or bad food, but in reality it is your home. Mold induced health issues are extensive. Read more on Mold Induced Illnesses…
Q. Have you taken a vacation and felt better?
Why: 1 in 4 of us are allergic to mold. If you feel more energetic away from your home; it is because your body is under constant attack from itself. The fatigued feeling is caused from your natural defense system working overtime.
Q. Has it been more than six months since your crawl space was inspected by a Mold Inspector?
Why: Mold growth is best in moist environments, and a crawl space in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC provide the ideal climates. If your home is more then 10 years old, and your vapor barrier has not been serviced, a Mold Inspection or Indoor Air Quality Test (IAQ) should be conducted.
Q. Have you had a sump pump failure or water intrusion in your basement?
Why: Moisture and our home’s insulation are perfect for mold growth. Mold needs water and a consistent temperature, both found in our homes. If you experienced water damage; we recommend a visual mold inspection.
Call American Home Services if you answered YES to any of the questions above. One of our licensed and certified Mold Inspectors will come to your home and conduct a FREE visual inspection. They will also walk you through the mold remediation, mold removal and indoor air quality testing process. Your health begins with a healthy home.