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For many of the
Northerners who make South Florida their winter home, upkeep of their
part-time homes in the Sunshine State falls by the wayside during
those months that they reside up North. Neglect can lead to all types
of problems, including problems with pests, HVAC problems and issues
with mold. Without proper maintenance, these homes can fall prey to
leaks, rodents, bugs, mold and more. Seasonal residents along the
East coast, including in places like Hollywood, Miami, Boca Raton,
Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, may require
professional help to deal with mold when they settle into their South
Florida homes for the season. They can look for licensed mold remediation fort lauderdale businesses to help them if they find
mold.
Mold growths may
present themselves in different ways to snow birds when they make
their way down to South Florida. In some cases, people will notice
unsightly stains or growths on ceilings and walls. Mold often forms
around windows and doors. In other scenarios, the smell of mold will
alert people to its presence. Mold can produce a musty and unpleasant
odor. Some people may not know that they face problems with mold
until they experience health effects as a result of mold exposure.
They could have allergic reactions from exposure to mold or
experience symptoms such as wheezing, rashes, eye irritation,
coughing and headaches. Professional and experienced mold removal west palm beach companies can help the area’s part-time residents
quickly resolve mold problems in their homes.
Mold and other
nuisances can easily mar people’s time in South Florida. Mold can
make living in a home unhealthy, unpleasant and unsanitary. The
presence of pests can also endanger people’s health. Snowbirds may
want to consider hiring caretakers to look in on their homes while
they reside out of the area. Such caretakers can address troubles
such as roof leaks, broken windows and bugs before they lead to
costly and inconvenient problems.
