Be Mindful of Mold

While preparing for bathroom remodeling, Austin homeowners sometimes run into one very ugly little problem—mold. Mold thrives in areas where moisture is prevalent, making your bathroom the perfect environment for it to set up camp. Mold tends to grow in dark, hidden places, so you may not notice it at first, but once you’ve spotted it, the signs are obvious. Mold can cause discoloration of the surfaces it touches and can come in many different colors. It also has a distinctive “dirty” odor and, if not removed promptly and thoroughly, can cause health consequences in pets and humans.

Before continuing with bathroom remodeling, Austin residents must take care of a mold problem. Getting the mold out of the house is the most important thing of all, much more important than having a bigger bathroom or painting those walls a cute new color. Professionals can help to identify the type of mold growth you have and what is causing the problem. They can then take care of current mold and stop it from returning in the future.