{"id":547,"date":"2016-10-03T02:29:31","date_gmt":"2016-10-03T06:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=547"},"modified":"2016-09-12T09:32:44","modified_gmt":"2016-09-12T13:32:44","slug":"mold-its-all-about-awareness-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/03\/mold-its-all-about-awareness-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Mold, It&#8217;s All About Awareness First"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_46\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46\" class=\"wp-image-46 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/MP9003902081-250x178.jpg\" alt=\"Mold Can Effect Your Home and In Turn, YOU, In Many Different Ways. Be on the Lookout!\" width=\"250\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/MP9003902081-250x178.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/MP9003902081.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mold Can Effect Your Home and In Turn, YOU, In Many Different Ways. Be on the Lookout!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Having mold eliminated from your home is crucial in order to reduce the risk of health issues, but how do you even know if you have mold? There are a number of signs you should be aware of that could indicate mold growth in your home. If any of the following signs sound familiar, it\u2019s time to look into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-treatment-remediation.php\" target=\"_blank\">mold treatment <\/a>options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mold gives off an unpleasant odor that\u2019s easy to detect. Keep in mind that it\u2019s possible to smell mold without actually seeing any colonies since it can grow inside the walls of your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allergies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced symptoms of allergic reactions, such as sneezing and watery eyes, mold could be the culprit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/29\/the-cdc-weighs-in-on-the-problem-with-mold\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mold<\/a> can cause respiratory problems as well, including coughing and trouble breathing. You\u2019re more likely to have a mold allergy than an allergy to outdoor allergens if you notice that you feel worse when you\u2019re inside your home and better when you\u2019re away from it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visible Mold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to tell if you have a mold problem is by seeing their colonies growing in your home. Mold can have a variety of appearances, such as black spots, white threads and grayish clumps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Damage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leaks inside your home can cause water damage and create a damp, humid environment that mold thrives in. Signs of water damage include spots or stains on your ceilings or walls, bubbling paint or wallpaper, and bulging walls.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed signs of mold in your home, contact <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\" target=\"_blank\">Stern Mold<\/a>. We provide mold treatment in NYC, NJ and Long Island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having mold eliminated from your home is crucial in order to reduce the risk of health issues, but how do you even know if you have mold? There are a number of signs you should be aware of that could indicate mold growth in your home. 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