Do you have mold in your home? Is it the result of water damage? Or perhaps it just naturally appeared and you don't know the cause? You may be tempted to simply wipe it away and hope it doesn't come back. However, doing that could be a problem. Mold can be risky for your home and for your health. If you and your family are inhaling mold spores, you could develop serious illnesses. If the cause of the mold isn't addressed, it could spread throughout your home and cause extensive damage. Below are a few signs that you shouldn't attempt cleanup yourself and that you actually need the help of a mold inspection services company.

You've Had Major Water Damage

Sometimes there's no mystery about the cause of the mold. If you've experienced a flooded basement, a burst pipe, a major clog, or some other serious water issue, that is likely the source of the mold. According to Comfy Living, mold can form following a form of water damage after 24 to 48 hours. Unfortunately, the mold on your wall or floor may just be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to damage. If you opened up your drywall, you may find mold everywhere. A mold inspection services company can help you identify all the locations of mold and remove it from your home.

You Can Smell the Mold

If you can smell mold throughout your home, that likely means it has spread throughout your walls, floors, and possibly even your vents. Even if you clean up what you can see, you likely won't put a dent in the total amount of mold throughout your home. You also won't be able to address the source of the moisture that is causing the mold. You'll need a mold inspection services company to examine your walls, floors, vents, and air ducts to locate all the mold and identify the source. Then they can implement a strategy to eliminate the mold and get your home back to normal.

The Area of Mold is Large

Finally, if the area that is covered in mold is quite large, it's a sign that you may have more mold than you can actually see. Remember, what you see on the walls or floors is not all the mold. It may just be a small portion of what is actually behind your walls. This is a surefire sign that you need help from a mold inspection services company.

Ready to get rid of the mold in your home? Contact All Green Air, LLC today. They can identify the source of the mold and get it out of your home in no time.