Mold In Your Home?

3/10/2021 (Permalink)

Mold in House on Walls, Ceiling, Windows

This page talks about places in the home where mold often grows such as:

• Walls
• Ceiling
• Windows
• Floor
• Furniture
• Insulation
• Air Ducts
• Clothes
• Basement

Below you can find out how to remove mold from these places, as well as the signs and causes of the mold.

Removing Mold on Walls: If you have mold on the walls in your home then it's usually easy to remove. If the wall is non-porous then you can simply wipe the mold away using a wet cloth. You can also use a mold killing product if you like. You can use mold killing products like bleach, vinegar, borax and more.

Mold on Drywall Walls: Because drywall is a substance high in cellulose, it is one of the most common materials mold grows on in the home. As there is no practical way to completely remove mold from drywall, you will have to cut out and dispose of any drywall you discover which has mold growing on it.

Mold Growing Behind Walls: Mold commonly grows out of sight behind walls in the wall cavities. These spaces often contain pockets of humid, moist air. Mold can also grow hidden behind wallpaper. Wallpaper glue can hold organic debris which can then become a food source for mold growth.

Signs of Mold on Walls: Cracked or peeling paint, discoloration and bulging are all tell-tale signs that there could be moisture in a wall. If you notice any of these things in a wall in your home, take a closer look and you might see the beginnings of small amounts of mold growth.
These signs could also indicate that mold is actually growing hidden behind the wall, in the wall cavity. Seeing small spots of mold on a wall can sometimes be a sign that there is actually a larger mold colony on the other side which is slowly growing through.
 Smelling a moldy odor or suffering allergic reactions are also good indications there could be mold growing hidden behind a wall in your home.

How and Why Mold Grows on Walls: The most common causes of mold growing on walls are high humidity, condensation and water leaks (which are often hidden inside the wall).
 Condensation forms when water vapor in the air meets cold surfaces and cools to become liquid. Condensation is especially common on walls which form the perimeter of a house. These walls are often colder because of cool outdoor air on the other side.
 Things like drying wet clothes inside or steam from hot water increases the humidity in the home. If humidity stays high in your home for a long time then you might see mold starting to grow on your walls. Usually the best way to decrease the humidity is to ventilate your home by opening windows and doors.
 Leaking pipes near or inside of walls are a common cause of mold. If there's a leaking pipe inside a wall cavity then mold will usually be well and truly set in before it's discovered.