What RED FLAGS should you look for when you suspect there may be mold in your Rockaway, NJ home or building?  

Mold thrives on organic materials such as paper, dirt, wood, and soap scum, and it prefers damp environments. Areas affected by water leaks, flooding, high humidity (over 60%), and condensation in Rockaway, NJ  homes are particularly prone to mold growth. Any area that has been flooded and not fully dried within a day is at risk, making it crucial to dry out walls quickly. Inspect stained areas for mold, as peeling paint can indicate moisture issues. Mold often grows in hidden spaces such as under cabinets, behind baseboards, inside walls, in carpet padding, and beneath vinyl wall coverings. Unvented clothes dryers can create a warm, humid environment conducive to, and damp clothes in closets or furniture against exterior walls can also lead to growth. Typically, mold does not develop in furnace or air-conditioning ducts unless they have been flooded, as the air in these systems is usually dry. Moisture seeping through basement floors or walls can leave light-colored salts that may be confused with mold, but these deposits will dissolve and disappear when wet with water if they are indeed salts.