Mold grows in areas that are exposed to water and humidity. Humidity provides perfect growing conditions for mold.

Higher frequency of mold cases appear in naturally humid climates, such as Texas, California, and the Southern U.S. as opposed to the lower incidents in drier regions and climates. Mold can grow regardless of the natural climate-as long as some degree of moisture is present.

Mold can also grow inside and outside of walls, so a professional should check the most common areas which are listed below:

• Basements
• Kitchens
• Closets
• Bathroom
• Carpeting
• Wallpaper
• Woodpanels
• Boiler Rooms
• Bottom of Walls
• Drain And Sere Area Etc.

• Sewer Backup
• Basement Flood
• Foundation Seepage
• Pipe Leaks
• Over-flown Tools
• Dysfunctional Vents
• Discoloration of Sheetrock Walls
• Severe Unordinary Odors

• Mold can depreciate the value of your home
• Considering buying a home? Have it inspected by experts at Clean4Clean.
• If you've had water or sewer damage, leaks, or rusty pipes, these are prime conditions for mold to grow-especially behind walls.
• Remember that the degree of individual sensitivity and degree of exposure impacts the health concerns that mold causes

Myth #1: Bleach kills it. If you wipe walls with bleach, it will die.

Fact: Bleach will remove the surface mold but, it still exists behind the walls and will constantly regenerate and re-expose itself.

Myth #2: Mold is not harmful to your health.

Fact: The degree and type of health effects that mold may produce vary depending on the location, personal sensitivity and the amount of the mold exposure. Individuals usually react differently so it is possible for an entire household to have different health effects. Indoor mold usually creates skin related allergic reactions such as eczema, psoriasis and rashes. Indoor mold also commonly creates other health concerns as well: lung disease, headache, fatigue, dizziness and psychological depression.

Myth #3: If you have mold on the sheetrock walls, the sheetrock must be ripped out

Fact: Ripping out sheetrock doesn’t kill the mold. The mold behind the wall must be treated in order to kill it. Mold can be treated using various procedures such as decontamination and fumigation, which eliminates the mold present and stops mold from growing any further...

Myth #4: If you don’t see it, it’s not there.

Fact: Mold can be both visual and non-visual form. Most of the time, mold is hiding behind the walls and hasn’t surfaced visually yet. If you have a smell, or have had any water and/or sewer damage in the past, there may be mold present in your house, even if you have no visible signs.