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Even the cleanest house can harbor mold, and it can be found anywhere inside of the home. Mold can appear on any surface, from wood and paper to carpet and upholstery. When mold is present inside of a home, it releases tiny spores that float through the air. Left untreated, these spores become more mold, and colonies of mold can multiply quickly.<\/p>\n
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While this does sound scary, the professionals at Green Home Solutions are ready to help with mold remediation services<\/a> in Des Moines, IA. Give us a call if you notice any of the following signs of mold in your home:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”10px|0px|40px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ header_font=”Montserrat|on|||” header_text_color=”#65A13A” header_font_size=”42px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”Gotham Bold||||||||” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Gotham Bold||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”1440px” module_alignment=”left” custom_padding=”||11px|||” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the leading causes of household mold is from poorly or incorrectly insulated attics. Poor insulation leads to temperature swings that can cause moisture to develop in the attic space over time. Mold uses the insulation as a food source and grows, thanks to constant moisture. 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In addition to moisture control, keep an eye out for places water can enter your home, and try to keep clutter to a minimum where possible. Here are our top checklist items for mold causes when we do a visual assessment:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Living spaces such as bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and especially laundry rooms and bathrooms can all support mold growth. Be on the lookout for signs of mold from issues like:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n You may not think about it very often, but the exterior of your home is something you should check out a couple of times each year. Looking for signs of water damage and anything else from the list below can help you take control of a mold issue fast:<\/p>\n Any of the factors above can lead to your house becoming a home for mold too. Take a few minutes to look for these conditions in key areas in your house. 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Causes of Mold in the Attic<\/h2>\n
Causes of Mold in Basements and Crawl Spaces<\/h2>\n
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Causes of Mold in Living Spaces<\/h2>\n
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Exterior Causes of Mold<\/h2>\n
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