Mold is a common fungus that is
very notorious and it grows in any place as long as the conditions are right.
It will surprise you more when you get to know that the most unusual places are
where mold hides. Especially in many parts of your home. Many thousands of
types of fungi have a common name that is mold. In case you find one type
of mold looking different from the
other. So, wherever organic matter and moisture are present, this is an
automatic mold magnet. Here are some surprising places mold loves to hide.

1. The toothbrush holder 

Do you know the same spot you
put your toothbrush every day is one place mold can thrive best? Plus, it is
one of those places that many people assume or forget to clean regularly giving
mold enough time to grow. Either your holder is glass or ceramic, that
convenient spot you choose to put your toothbrush is one of the surprising
habitats for mold. The water that drips from your toothbrush into the container
creates a place mold thrives more and easily. To prevent mold in a toothbrush
holder, ensure that you wash with soap and the underside as well. Also, rinse
and dry the interior as often too.

2. Ceiling tiles 

Although your ceiling tiles look
good from far, they may be already having mold. Because ducts and pipes are up
in the space above the dropped ceiling. Whereby, the area is a magnet for dust,
mold, and moisture. Besides, tiles that are located near HVAC vents are
especially susceptible to mold as moist air often circulates there. So ensure
that you inspect or get AWA environmental
Texas mold inspection services
to sort out any mold issues in your ceiling tiles as fast as you can before it
spreads out of control. 

3. Under the sink 

Under most sinks, either it is a
kitchen sink or a bathroom sink, the environment that is warm, moist, and dark
helps mold thrive. Hence, it is best to check these areas for condensation from
plumbing leaks in case you spot any mold. Also, once you clear any mold that
was present. It is vital to clean the interior of the cabinet with bleach to
help stop any further mold from growing. Use hydrogen peroxide cleaning
solutions as they can easily stop mold growth.

4. In filing cabinets 

Filing cabinets are full of papers that are made from
wood pulp. Therefore, they are an ideal
place for mold spores to dwell. In most cases, paper files become damp
especially in a home that experiences high humidity. Once the paper has mold
feeding frenzy in it, it is almost impossible to stop permanent damage to any
important files you had stored in the cabinet. For this reason, it is best to prevent
any mold from getting to your filing cabinet to help safeguard your important
files. Other than storing files in the cabinets, other places where it is safe
not to store files are in damp boxes, basement, and attics. It is important
then, to use a dehumidifier in your home office in months when the humidity is
high.

5. In toys

Small kids tend to put
everything they can grab in their mouths. While the toys they play with every
single day are not as safe from mold spores. They can get pretty dirty and
slobbery. This includes hard latex toys that easily accumulate moisture and
bacteria making them potential places for mold to grow. The mold can be on toys
and not just in them. This can be harmful to your child, as they put it the
toys in their mouth continuously. Wash your child’s toys regularly through the
washing machine and in this way you will keep mold away from the toys. 

6. Beneath the wallpaper 

The mold that is below the
wallpaper is a tricky thing. Since in many cases you cannot see it, or assume
it is not there. Also, as it is out of sight, it can spread quickly around your
wall. Other similar places that it can hide are at the backside of the wallboard
and also under the paneling. So in case of a musty smell, or you see your
wallpaper cracking form the
paint underneath, it is a sign that there is
mold beneath. Wipe down your walls often and check the seams between floors and
ceilings for possible signs of mold. Do this before you install new wallpaper
or paint your wall. 

7. Around water heaters and
boilers 

Although the water heaters and
boilers have drains that will help remove excess condensation when it builds up
during the operation. The drains, in some instances, get rusted or clogged and
in this way, the liquid will not get out well. Creating a good environment for
mold to grow on the floors, walls, and also around the malfunctioning unit. It
is important, therefore, that you clean and also inspect the HVAC unit drains
often to ensure they work well. Plus, run a dehumidifier to control the
moisture it collects.

8. On carpets and
upholstery 

If you have upholstery, drapes,
and wall to wall carpeting. It is vital that you clean them often or you will
end up with a lot of mold spores. All these trap a lot of dirt, moisture, and
dust that attract mold spores. After having all these, adding a spill will
create an ideal breeding ground for mold. Therefore, to reduce infestation it
is best to vacuum often, use mold inhibiting solution to clean and also hang
upholstery or carpets to dry after a spill.

All in all, the above are not
the only surprising places that mold loves to hide. Other places like in your
car, pipes, and ductwork are others that you can find mold as well. Wherever
mold can find moisture, dark, and damp places, it will live and grow.
Therefore, you need to clean wet spots and have regular thorough cleaning
around different parts of your home to keep it off completely. 

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