Dishwashers are one of the most overlooked sources of hidden water damage and mold growth. That cover at the bottom? It hides a lot.⁠ ⁠ Just because you don’t see black mold doesn’t mean it’s not there. In this case, water staining on the subfloor looked minor—but testing revealed 120,000 spores of mold, including types that produce mycotoxins.⁠ ⁠ Every time you open the dishwasher, walk through the kitchen, or run a cycle—it disturbs those mold particles.⁠ ⁠ This is why thorough inspections at