Water and mold go hand in hand.
Checking for mold in walls.
If you have a serious mold problem in your walls you ll see visual cues.
Behind your refrigerator beneath stacks of newspapers or cardboard behind the drywall in wall stud spaces that contain plumbing lines below sinks behind the wallboard around.
Water stains and discoloration it s likely that the water that has been soaked through leaves its marks on the walls.
To uncover mold you need to know where it.
You can also look for discolorations that bleed through fresh paint.
Keep reading for key tips on checking for mold and what to do about it if you find mold.
Often it s lurking in dark spaces such as walls and the ceiling where you can t see it.
How to check for mold in walls visually.
Here s what to check for when finding molds in or behind the walls.
That is often a sign that mold is growing behind the wall or in the wall material itself.
So water stains on your walls or ceiling provide a good clue for mold growth.