By All In One Cleaning & Restoration FL — Fort Pierce, FL

Living in Florida means sunshine, beaches, and humid weather — and that humidity can make mold grow faster inside your home than most people realize. Many homeowners don’t even know they have mold until the problem gets bigger, more expensive, and harder to clean.

Here are the top 5 signs you may have mold in your home and what steps you should take to protect your property.

1. A Musty or Dirty Sock Smell

If you walk into a room and smell something earthy, damp, or “old,” that’s often one of the first red flags.
Mold can hide behind walls, under flooring, in AC closets, or behind cabinets — and the smell travels before the mold becomes visible.

2. Dark Spots or Stains on Walls or Ceilings

Brown, yellow, green, or black spots can mean moisture is trapped behind the wall. In Florida, roof leaks, AC leaks, and plumbing issues can cause slow mold growth for months before it’s discovered.

If there’s browning or a water stain on the ceiling, you should have it checked immediately.
In most cases, we cut 2 feet past the affected area because mold always travels farther than the stain.

3. Feeling Sick When You’re Home (But Better When You’re Away)

Some people experience:

Headaches
Sneezing
Coughing
Itchy eyes
Fatigue

If these symptoms happen more at home, mold might be the cause — especially around bedrooms or AC closets.

4. High Humidity Indoors

Humidity over 55% indoors is a perfect environment for mold.
A malfunctioning AC, clogged drain line, or poor ventilation can raise humidity without you noticing.

Our team uses moisture meters and hygrometers to check this during inspections.

5. Recent Water Damage

If you had:

A roof leak
A plumbing leak
Flooding
AC overflow
A slow drip

You should always assume mold may be growing.
Mold begins forming within 24–48 hours if materials stay wet.

What to Do If You See These Signs

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Do NOT spray bleach or paint over it — that traps the moisture and makes the issue worse.
Here’s what we recommend:

Step 1 — Stop the moisture source

Fix the leak or AC issue so the area can dry.

Step 2 — Get a professional inspection

All In One Cleaning & Restoration FL is licensed and trained to detect mold safely.

Step 3 — Follow proper remediation standards

We follow the IICRC S520, which includes:

Containment
Air scrubbers
HEPA vacuuming
Proper cleaning
2-foot cuts in affected areas
Antimicrobial and peroxide treatments

Step 4 — Get a clearance test

A mold assessor or hygienist confirms the home is safe after remediation.

Serving the Entire Treasure Coast

We proudly help homeowners in:

Fort Pierce
Port St. Lucie
Vero Beach
Palm Bay
Melbourne
Stuart
Sebastian

If you think you may have mold in your home, or if you smell something unusual, contact us right away.

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5 Signs You Might Have Mold in Your Florida Home (And What to Do Next)