What Health Hazards Can Mold Cause?
In nature, mold breaks down dead plant and animal matter and deposits nutrients into the soil around it, but it can cause major health issues if you let it to live in your house. Thankfully, most kinds of mold are generally innocent, however sometimes a small spot can grow to large proportions. Mold procreates using spores that are freed into the air and causes illness when inhaled by those with allergies or asthma. According to a few studies, there might be a correlation between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children. Household mold or mildew is harmless for many people, but can be harmful for more sensitive groups. Typically, the density of the mold and degree of a person's allergies will effect their reaction. If you have a mold allergy, you'll likely have cold-like symptoms like sneezing or a runny nose when mold is nearby. More serious allergies may result in harsh reactions such as difficulty breathing. Mold can be particularly triggering for asthma attacks too. Other groups at risk include:- Infants and children
- Those 65 and up
- Those with a weak immune system
- Those with severe pulmonary disease
Where is Mold Found?
Mold and mildew will grow bigger over time in moist areas. A house can get a mold infestation through doors left open, windows, vents and HVAC systems. Mold doesn't only enter your house through windows and doors. It can fasten onto your clothes, backpacks, animals and shoes and be transported your house. Mold growth will affect your family's health, as well as your possessions and the structure itself. Mold growth typically occurs in moist 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
How Can I Stop Mold in your House?
When it comes to stopping mold from getting into your home, there are certain preventative steps you can take. We suggest the following:- Build in ventilation in showers, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Monitor the humidity levels
- In the case of flooding, clean and dry your house carefully
- Mend leaky roofs, windows and pipes right away
- Call Paul Davis mold damage restoration contractors for affordable mold remediation
