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Worried there may be mold in your home? ABC Environmental Contracting Services can help you understand how mold grows, where it is most often found, and the signs to watch for. Mold can grow on almost any surface, including walls, windows and frames, ceilings, floors, insulation, air ducts and HVAC units, furniture, clothing, and especially the materials in basements and crawl spaces. Southwest Missouri’s humid summers and damp springs give mold plenty of chances to take hold if moisture is not controlled.
A major cause of mold on walls is condensation, along with hidden leaks and high indoor humidity. When warm, moist indoor air meets a cold surface, water vapor turns to liquid. That happens most often on exterior walls and on windows and frames during winter, when the temperature difference between inside and outside is greatest. In Springfield, that means condensation mold on walls and windows in the colder months, and humidity-driven growth in basements, crawl spaces and bathrooms in summer.
Mold also grows inside and around air ducts, vents and heating and cooling equipment. If you notice a musty odor when the HVAC kicks on, check those areas. Mold in ductwork can spread spores throughout the house, which is a concern for anyone with allergies or breathing problems, so a professional mold inspection or mold testing is the best next step.
Clothes grow mold when they stay damp. A load forgotten in the washer, or a pile of wet clothes after a rainy day or a workout, can start to smell musty and show spots within a day or two. Drying laundry promptly and keeping the laundry area ventilated prevents most of it.
Mold shows up most often in bathrooms, kitchens and basements, and knowing the problem areas in each room makes a mold issue less likely. Learn more about other areas of the home:
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