SYMPTOMS AND REACTIONS TO MOLD
Anyone can be affected by mold but some people are more susceptible to its exposure:
- Young children and infants
- The elderly
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with asthma
- Individuals with allergies to mold
- Individuals with weakened immune or respiratory systems
- Also, some people may just have a slight sensitivity to molds.
Severe reactions may occur to those who are exposed to large amounts of mold spores or from being exposed to mold spores for a long period of time.*
Stachybotrys mold, also known as "Black mold" is a slimy greenish-black mold that is extremely toxic to inhale and can even cause extreme irritation to the skin if physically touched. This mold should be treated immediately as it will spore and spread through the surface area and can severely affect ones health.
When mold grows inside your home or office it affects the air you, your family and coworkers breathe which can lead to an array of health problems.
According to the Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) some of the symptoms could include but are not limited to:
- Eye, nose and throat irritation;
- Coughing and phlegm build-up;
- Wheezing and shortness of breath;
- Allergic reactions;
- Worsens the symptoms of asthma
*If you suspect that your health is being compromised due to mold and are concerned that you may have mold related symptoms... please, contact your health care professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
WHERE DO MOLDS GROW?
Molds grow best in warm temperatures of 77 to 86 degrees. Molds need moisture that can come from water leaks, flooding, high relative humidity, or condensation. And, molds require oxygen, but not light. Without the proper conditions, molds may not grow but become dormant.
Food sources for mold in buildings include but are not limited to: cellulose-based materials such as wood, and the paper facing on drywall and surfaces such as soap, fabrics, and dust containing skin cells.
Since microscopic mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors, removing all mold from a home or business is impossible. Some restoration businesses advertise that they guarantee to remove ALL mold. This is a fallacy. Mold remediation focuses on getting mold levels back to normal, natural levels.
A qualified restoration company understands the science behind mold and mold growth. Precision Mold Restoration LLC has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.
Mold can never be eliminated, as it exists everywhere. Finding mold and its spores both indoors and outside, the best any company can do is to contain, remediate, use filtration and humidity control as the key efforts given to keep the remediated area free of any other possible mold growth issues.
WHY CALL A PROFESSIONAL
Cleaning even a moderate area of mold will release high mold spore concentrations into the air when disturbed, which could have the possibility of make you feel sick. Heavy concentrations of mold spores could cause or worsen a health problem. It is not a good idea to remove extensive areas of mold yourself. For example, if you suspect mold is growing between the walls of your home, behind kitchen cabinetry/bathroom vanities or under different types of flooring.
Precautionary measures need to be in place in case of large amounts of hidden mold are disturbed: Containing the area of concern, proper air purifying equipment and drying equipment, HEPA rated vacuums along with the use of industry compliant cleaning agents and sealers all need to be in place to ensure that cross contamination does not occur and that the health of everyone involved is protected.
Precision Mold Restoration has industry leading mold remediation technicians to resolve your mold problem, leaving you with a healthier home, and help you ensure that your heightened humidity levels are no longer an issue. We are positioned to help point out any water/moisture points of access that will need fixed that may contribute to mold proliferation. Once the sources of moisture have been excluded, then the reconstructive phase can follow.
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