Wouldn’t I be able to smell mold if I had it

Not always. Some people are very sensitive to mold odors, while others can’t smell it at all. And some mold doesn’t produce a strong odor. Smell alone isn’t a reliable test.

Not always. Some people are very sensitive to mold odors, while others can’t smell it at all. And some mold doesn’t produce a strong odor. Smell alone isn’t a reliable test.

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