Where To Check for Mold in Your Tampa Home

If you have allergies or have a chronic lung disease like asthma, your health may be affected by mold. But even if you have a healthy immune system and no allergies, mold can cause a variety of health problems — coughing, wheezing, throat, skin, and eye irritation. Mold is everywhere, but you can reduce your exposure by checking for mold in common places around your home and taking measures to prevent and remove it.

Here is where to check for mold in your Tampa home:

In the shower & bathtub:

Showers and bathtubs are common breeding grounds for mold. If you don’t properly ventilate the area after each use, or if you leave damp, mildew-friendly objects in the shower, mold may start to grow. But mold isn’t always visible; be sure to check your shampoo bottles, washcloths and loofahs for signs of mold growth as well as other areas where it may be hiding.

The sink and toilet:

Bathrooms are a breeding ground for mold. To keep your bathroom mold-free, clean and dry all surfaces in the bathroom after each use. Check behind the toilet and underneath the bathroom sink where cleaning supplies are stored, as well as all of the pipes for both the sink and toilet.

In, on, and under the kitchen sink:

Your kitchen sink is a breeding ground for mold. Dirty dishes pile up, food goes down the garbage disposal, wet sponges sit in cabinets and collect bacteria, and faucets run. All of these things contribute to the potential for mold growth, so check these areas often if you want to prevent mold from forming.

Windows and window sills:

When humidity condenses on windows, it’s easy for mold to grow. To prevent mold from developing, you should keep indoor windows dry by wiping them down regularly.

Air conditioning and heating vents:

If you prefer your bedroom to be at the optimal temperature for you to get a good night’s rest, using air conditioning and heating units is fine (and can help control humidity). But mold could grow in the vents if they aren’t cleaned out regularly.

Fireplace and chimney:

Mold spores love fireplaces and chimneys when they're not being used. Because of the porous brick used to make most fireplaces, mold can quickly spread throughout the house.

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