The Health Dangers of Mold
While mold is important in the ecosystem, it is a nuisance in your house. Fortunately, most kinds of mold are generally easy to ignore, but a small splotch can grow to large proportions. When mold procreates, it releases particles into the air which can cause sickness if breathed in by anyone with allergies or asthma. A few studies have also discovered a correlation between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children. For most, garden variety mildew or mold isn't dangerous or even obvious. Unfortunately, it can hurt other people who are allergy prone or who have pulmonary issues. Mold allergies are seen in many people and flair up on different occasions based on the density of mold. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, wheezing, headaches and typical flu-like symptoms are normally seen with mold and mildew allergies, making it hard to target the problem correctly. The most severe reactions include difficulty breathing. Those with asthma must be especially careful around large populations of mold as it may trigger asthma attacks. Additional groups at risk include:- Infants and kids
- Seniors
- Those with a weak immune system
- Anyone with serious pulmonary disease
Where Can you Find Mold?
Mold and mildew can grow bigger over time in moist areas. A house can get a mold infestation through doors left ajar, windows, vents and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold doesn't only invade a house through doors and windows-- it can also fasten onto your clothes, bags, animals and shoes and be brought indoors. Mold growth doesn't only affect your family's health-- it can affect your possessions and the building itself. Mold can grow in wet places, but it can be found in unexpected places. These include:- Paper products
- Ceiling tiles
- Cardboard
- Wood products
- Paints
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Upholstery
Mold Prevention
When it comes to stopping mold from getting into your home, there are certain preventative steps you can take. We suggest you do the following:- Set up ventilation for showers, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Manage the humidity levels in your house
- In the case of flooding, meticulously clean and dry your house
- Immediately mend leaky roofs, windows or pipes
- Contact professional mold damage repair contractors for affordable mold remediation