10 Unexpected Places Where Mold Creeps Into Your Home

6/22/2016 (Permalink)

Mold Behind Cabinetry

The Smith’s didn’t notice the mold and mildew smell in their home until they came home from vacation.

“What’s that smell?” John asked.
“Mildew. Maybe mold. Maybe I left some clothes in the washer,” Kathy said.

After an hour-long search, the couple couldn’t find a leak. So they called John’s brother David — a plumber. He came right over.

“The number one rule for checking for mold and mildew?” David said, “If it uses water, chances are it’s going to leak.”

These are 10 places many homeowners overlook when checking for mold:

1. DISHWASHER

2. ICE MAKER CONNECTIONS

3. WASHING MACHINE CONNECTIONS

4. HOT WATER HEATER

5. PLASTIC P-TRAP

6. TOILET CONNECTIONS

7. SHOWER DOORS

8. BATHTUB

9. EXTERIOR HOSE BIB

10. OUTDOOR WATER SPRINKLERS

As a homeowner, if you take the appropriate precautions and are vigilant about upkeep, you should be able to avoid mold, or catch it at it’s outset. While mold can be a huge problem in homes, even causing health issues, it is easily preventable