Mold in the home can be benign (harmless) or dangerous. The problem is that you don’t know what kind of mold you have or whether it is hazardous until you have it tested. At Standard Restoration, we provide a free visual inspection and will provide an honest assessment as to whether we think the discoloration or odor you’re noticing is mold and, if so, whether it’s dangerous. From there, we will recommend mold testing to rule out or confirm hazardous mold.
Mold in the home can cause respiratory issues, eye irritation, coughing, sore throats, sinus troubles, and skin irritation. Some of these effects stem from toxicity, but others are bothersome due to a sensitivity. One person in the family might be affected by mold while nobody else notices it. If you are having symptoms like this, consider having mold testing done in your home.