{"id":4016,"date":"2024-05-24T08:59:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/how-is-mold-checked-from-inside-the-walls\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:59:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:59:59","slug":"how-is-mold-checked-from-inside-the-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/how-is-mold-checked-from-inside-the-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"How is mold checked from inside the walls?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How is mold checked from inside the walls?<\/p>\n<h2>1. Visual inspection<\/h2>\n<p>The first step in checking for mold inside the walls is a visual inspection. Check the walls carefully for possible signs of mold, such as dark or greenish spots, odors or mold dust.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Humidity measurement<\/h2>\n<p>Moisture measurement is an important part of mold inspection. Use a hygrometer to measure the moisture in the walls. High humidity can indicate a mold problem.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Use of mold dog<\/h2>\n<p>Using a mold dog is an effective way to check the presence of mold on the walls. Trained mold dogs can smell mold even in hidden places.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Professional help<\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect the presence of mold in the walls, you should contact a professional. A company specializing in mold inspection is able to carry out more detailed tests and, if necessary, also mold removal.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymparisto.fi\/fi-FI\/Asuminen\/Sisailma\/Homeen_tunstn\u00e4staminen_ja_sen_poistaminen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ymp\u00e4rist\u00f6.fi<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How is mold checked from inside the walls? 1. Visual inspection The first step in checking for mold inside the walls is a visual inspection. Check the walls carefully for possible signs of mold, such as dark or greenish spots, odors or mold dust. 2. 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