The Elite Mold Learning Center

What Does Black Mold Look Like and Where Can It Grow?

This guide explains what black mold will commonly look like, where it grows inside homes, why it is so common in Florida, and when professional mold inspection and testing are the right next step. Dark spots on a wall or ceiling can stop a homeowner in their tracks....

What to Expect During and After a Home Mold Inspection

A home mold inspection can answer several questions for you, but one is key: what is causing the moisture or odor you are noticing inside the home? Many homeowners contact Elite Mold Services because a room smells musty, a ceiling stain keeps returning, the AC closet...

What Is Brown Mold & How Do Professionals Handle It?

Brown mold is a common type of mold found in Florida homes. It often shows up as brown or tan patches on walls, ceilings, cabinets, or HVAC surfaces. Many homeowners first notice it as small clusters of dark spots or a fuzzy brown film that slowly spreads. Because...

7 Signs You Need Professional Mold Testing

Knowing when to hire professional mold testing is key to safeguarding your home and protecting your family's health. Hiring certified mold assessors when you notice visible mold, musty odors, or health concerns helps uncover hidden growth and guides effective...

6 Essential Mold Prevention Strategies for Your Home

Effective mold prevention strategies help maintain a fresh, clean home environment in which every room feels safe and healthy. Strategies such as conducting regular inspections, controlling indoor humidity, and improving ventilation help safeguard your home while...

Understanding Your Mold Assessment Report: A Simple Guide

Sun Tzu wrote in The Art of War that there are two keys to any battle: know your enemy and know yourself. Mold is a brutal enemy to defeat because it's difficult to understand. There are so many species that it's hard to know which one you're dealing...

The Science Behind Mold Detection with Thermal Imaging

A report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 47% of homes have some form of mold, often hidden behind walls or under flooring. Mold can impact air quality, damage structural...

Signs You Need to Mold Remediation Specialist (and Not a DIY Kit)

Cleango reports that over 45 million buildings across the United States contain harmful levels of mold. If you live in one of them, your first instinct might be to grab a DIY mold removal kit, but this is often unsuitable. In many situations, a better solution is to...

Airborne Mold: What It Is and Why You Should Be Concerned

A report by NIOSH, posted by the Arizona Republic, reveals that nearly 50% of American homes have some form of mold. While mold is often linked to visible spots on walls or ceilings, its most dangerous form is the one you can't see. Mold can become...

7 Must-Have Traits for Mold Testing Companies in Orlando, FL

As an integral part of nature, molds are everywhere: on land, water, plants, and yes, even inside homes. Indeed, as a U.S. News and World Report article notes, 47% of homes in the country have some mold or experience dampness. While molds indoors aren't always...

Welcome to the ELITE Mold Inspection Learning Center. Our Learning Center blog is focused on mold and indoor air quality inspections and other home and safety related subjects. The topics are based on our experience providing mold inspection and testing in and around the Central Florida area.