{"id":387,"date":"2022-05-07T08:46:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T08:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometourseries.com\/?p=387"},"modified":"2023-01-21T00:15:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T00:15:32","slug":"what-does-mold-look-like-in-the-basement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometourseries.com\/what-does-mold-look-like-in-the-basement\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Mold Look Like In The Basement?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Basements, particularly unfinished basements, seem to collect stains.<\/p>\n
Cosmetic stains are often harmless, and have a habit of appearing with no real cause. Much like these annoyances, mold can spread without you noticing that it\u2019s there.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, by the time you\u2019ve found it, it\u2019s already grown into a big problem.<\/p>\n
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If you think you may have mold in your basement, it\u2019s important to be able to identify it.<\/p>\n
Mold needs to be removed from the basement, and then steps taken to stop it from returning.<\/p>\n
Our guide shows you what to look out for if you suspect you have mold.<\/p>\n
Basement mold may not necessarily look like a problem from the outset. Mold is most commonly found in the colors white and green.<\/p>\n
You may find black mold<\/a> as well, which is rare but more dangerous. Mold grows near damp, so if you have water stains check for mold growth.<\/p>\n Commonly, mold looks like dark or colored spots. In some conditions it will resemble slime, and other times it can seem furry. Mold growth is normally round.<\/p>\n In a finished, wall-papered basement, you may notice pink or yellow staining on the paper. This can also be found on drywall<\/a> or wood.<\/p>\n It may not immediately look like mold, but it\u2019s a sign that mold is there.<\/p>\n If it appears that your wall is growing spots, then that is a clear sign of mold. The spots may be white, green, yellow, or brown.<\/p>\n Basements are notorious for water staining and discoloration, so at first you might think there\u2019s no problem.<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s easy for mold to grow in the basement if left unattended. Inspect organic surfaces if you think you have mold.<\/p>\n These include wooden flooring, wooden jousts, any wood that hasn\u2019t been laminated, paper, cardboard, and framing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don\u2019t ignore the ceiling, as this may be where leaks are that cause mold growth.<\/p>\n Inspect any items you have in your basement. Especially old furniture and cardboard boxes. If you have any exposed insulation, check this for mold as well.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to find mold in insulation, so if you have inspectors in be sure to get them to double-check.<\/p>\n Mold has a distinctive smell, which you may notice first.<\/p>\n The smell is earthy, and unclean. If you can smell this on entering your basement, look for patches of mold.<\/p>\nHow do I know if I have mold in my basement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n