09/13/2021
HOW TO SPOT [MOLD] WHILE 🏠 HUNTING
A detached bungalow had hit the market down the street from my parent's house.
It showed great online and had great potential, so I booked a showing. My family and I loaded up the kids in the car, and off we went.
The house was small, a lot smaller than it showed in the photos. Our tour on the main floor lasted a whole 2 minutes before exploring the basement.
The moment we opened the door, there it was—that familiar musty, damp smell.
We knew there was mold, but just how much and of what kind?
There are thousands of different mold species, some more harmful than others.
Our bodies can respond to them in a variety of different ways. This poses a significant risk to those with asthma, our littles (kids), and those immune-compromised.
So here are a few things to look out for when house hunting.
This can save your family a great deal of money, time and potential health problems.
1: Look for stains or discolouration on floors, walls, window panes, ceilings, showers and 🛁’s.
2: Obvious signs of leaks, flooding and condensation.
3: Area of concern is cracked, warped or peeling.
3: There's a musty odour or earthy smell🍄
At that moment, we knew this house wasn't the home for us. As a growing family, this was not something we wanted to take on. Certainly not with a toddler.
If you want to continue to learn more about red flags when searching for a family home, let's chat!
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