What are the mould signs & mould clues of mould problems, mould contamination & mould infestation?

        A home or building may have a mould contamination or mould infestation problem if one or more of the following mould signs or mould clues is present---

(1) One or more occupants is suffering from unexplained health problems such as an ongoing bloody nose, sinus problems, headaches, nose congestion, runny nose, skin rashes, skin sores, coughing, breathing difficulties, difficulty in remembering things and in thinking clearly, feeling disconnected from the world around you, chronic fatigue, and the many other mould symptoms explained in the mould and health section of Mould Types. Please remember that some occupants may have mould health symptoms, while others may have none, with all living or working in the same mould-infested area. People differ significantly in their sensitivity to mould.

(2) One or more occupants smell mould inside the home, office, or other building.  People differ significantly in their ability to smell mould. Even the smell of mould can make some people quite sick. If you can smell mould, there is a mould problem somewhere in the home or building!.

(3) You see mould growth anywhere inside the home or building, whether in or on the building or its contents.

(4) Home or building organic/cellulose construction materials [wood drywall, etc.] have been wet for more than 24 hours from a flood, roof leak, water pipe leak or break, etc.

(5) During some or all of the year, the relative humidity inside the home or building exceeds 60%, thus providing enough moisture from the air to facilitate mould growth.

(6) The home or building is located close to heavy plant or tree growth [a big source of airborne mould spores because of mould growth on decaying leaves and other plant parts] that facilitates the entry of airborne mould spores into the building through air movement through windows and doors, or close to a river, pond, lake, ocean, or other body of water---a physical location conducive to high humidity and mould growth.

(7) Do it yourself mould test kits [with mould laboratory analysis and mould identification] discover elevated levels of airborne mould spores in the air of the various rooms of the home or building, or its attic, basement, or crawl space, and/or in the air flow out of heating/air conditioning duct registers. Learn about mould Inspector's mould test kits and mould laboratory services by visiting Mould Mart. To hire a Certified Mould Inspector in Canada to thoroughly inspect and mould test your home, office, or other building, please visit: the Mould Inspector Directory.
 

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