What Health Hazards Can Mold Cause?
While mold is important in the natural world, it is a pest in your home. Thankfully, most types of mold are typically innocent, but sometimes a tiny splotch can spread across your home. Mold reproduces using spores that are freed into the air and causes sickness when breathed in by those with allergies or breathing issues. According to a few studies, there might be a link between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children. For many people, garden variety mold, mildew or fungi isn't harmful or even noticeable. That said, it can impact other folks who are sensitive or who have respiratory problems. Mold allergies are seen in many people and strike at different times depending on the density of mold. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, wheezing, headaches and similar cold-like symptoms are normally experienced with mold and mildew allergies, making it hard to pinpoint correctly. The most serious reactions include difficulty breathing. Mold and mildew can be especially triggering for asthma attacks as well. Additional groups at risk include:- Infants and kids
- The elderly
- Immune sensitive individuals
- Those with serious pulmonary disease
Mold in the House
Mold and mildew will grow bigger over time in damp places. Your house can get a mold infestation through open doors, windows, vents and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold doesn't only invade a house through windows and doors-- it can also attach onto your clothes, bags, animals and shoes and be transported indoors. The continual growth of mold will impact the physical well-being of your family, your possessions and the structure itself. Mold growth typically occurs in wet places, but it can be found in places you might not think to look. 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 preventative steps you can take. We suggest doing the following:- Create ventilation in showers, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Control the humidity levels
- If there's a flood, carefully clean and dry your house
- Mend leaky roofs, windows or pipes
- Talk to your local mold damage repair contractors for affordable mold remediation
