Mold Behind Walls

You don t need to spend a lot of money on mold remediation specialist to get rid of mold from your home you can do it by yourself.

Mold behind walls. Mold can hide behind your walls or in your bathroom making it more of a hassle to remove from your walls or from your ceiling. If you think you have a mold problem get on your hands and knees and smell the electrical outlets. Certified mold testers are usually engineers and they know how and where to look for mold. You just need the right tools and safety precautions.

Grey olive green brown blue green and white molds are all commonly found on walls. If mold is there you ll be able to smell it. As silly as it sounds this is not a practical joke. Cut 12 inch by 12 inch inspection holes with a drywall saw every four feet remove any insulation and use a mirror and flashlight to inspect the inside of the walls.

Stachybotrys chartarum sometimes called stachybotrys. First while the terms toxic and black mold are commonly used interchangeably only one is recognized as black mold by most professionals. Outlets have better access to the area behind walls and smelling them can help pinpoint the mold problem. Each color is a different type of fungus but all molds must be killed and cleaned out of the home immediately.

Table of contents hide. You can also call in a certified mold tester to inspect your home and test different areas for the presence of mold. Even the most minor examples of mold can be visually unappealing and potentially cause issues for people who are allergic.