What Causes Mold Growth in Your Home?

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

Mold is always an unpleasant situation to have in your home. Oftentimes the homeowner wonders feel they were not keeping their home as clean as they should or not maintaining it properly. However, mold growth can happen for many reasons, a few of which end up not being the homeowner’s fault considering mold spores are present everywhere, and it takes very little to promote growth.

Why do homes get mold?

Mold damage in homes is not always an extraordinary occurrence. Several situations cause mold to grow in your home, and while they may not always lead to a mold growth problem, SERVPRO of Central Phoenix has seen enough situations over the years to know just how vulnerable most residences in the Phoenix area are, especially after heavy monsoon seasons. Mold grows best in dark, humid environments, which can occur frequently after a storm. The truth is that spores might be waiting for a chance to grow anywhere in your home if any of these events happen.

You have had a leak in your home

Leaking pipes, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures in your Phoenix home could contribute to mold growth. Spores grow quickly around any water source they can find, even if the volume of water is negligible. If moisture remains consistent in the affected area, the types of mold spores found in Arizona can start to grow. If you have discovered any leaks in your home or suspect that they may exist, there is a good chance that your home is hiding a mold infestation. Even if the leak is long gone, if there is residual water damage, chances are there is mold growth as well that needs to be handled.

A wet monsoon season

When monsoon storms come through the Valley, they create an ideal opportunity for mold to grow in your home. Any leaks in your roof or siding could contribute to an infestation somewhere in your home, oftentimes undetected. SERVPRO technicians can use advanced moisture detection tools to detect unusual levels of moisture anywhere in your home. While mold growth may go unseen, a musty odor is a sure sign that mold growth is present and needs to be addressed.

Flooding in your home

Many of the damage-causing floods in homes start with problems as mundane as a malfunctioning dishwasher or an overflowing bathtub. Any time a large part of your home's flooring becomes covered in water, it should be treated as a potential precursor to a mold problem because of the substantial amount of water that may have seeped into flooring and drywall.

What to do if you have mold

No matter if your mold issue is a result of leaks, floods, or storms, it is important to get the issue addressed immediately. If you experience mold, contact SERVPRO of Central Phoenix at 602-386-4268 to handle the mold immediately. Do not try to clean up mold on your own; leave it to the remediation experts to get taken care of.