What Health Hazards Can Mold Cause?
In caves, forests and other environments, mold breaks down dead organic material and deposits nutrients into the soil around it, but it can bring its share of serious health problems when it starts spreading in your home. Luckily, most kinds of mold are typically harmless, but a small spot may later become a large issue. When mold reproduces, it frees particles into the air which can cause problems if breathed in by people with allergies or asthma. According to a few studies, there is a link between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children. Common mold is not a problem for a majority of folks, but can hurt more sensitive groups. Typically, the density of the mold and severity of a person's allergies has the most effect on their response. If you are allergic to mold, you'll likely have cold-like symptoms like sneezing or a runny nose when mold is nearby. The most serious reactions include short breath. Those with asthma must be particularly cautious near large populations of mold because it may trigger asthma attacks. Additional sensitive groups at risk include:- Babies and toddlers
- Those 65 and up
- Those with a weak immune system
- Anyone with serious pulmonary disease
Where is Mold Found?
Mildew and mold does grow bigger over time in moist areas. Mold enters your home through doors left open, open windows, vents and HVAC systems. Mold doesn't only invade a home through open windows and doors. It can also fasten onto your clothes, bags, animals and shoes and be transported indoors. If the amount of mold in your home continues to grow, it can impact the physical well-being of your family, your possessions and the building itself. Mold typically grows in moist places, but it can be found in unexpected places. These include:- Paper products
- Ceiling tiles
- Cardboard
- Wood products
- Paints
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Upholstery
Mold Prevention
There are precautions you can take to make sure that mold won't grow in your home. We suggest doing the following:- Set up ventilation in bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Control the humidity levels in your home
- If it floods, meticulously clean and dry your home
- Immediately repair leaky roofs, windows and pipes
- Contact your local mold damage restoration contractors for affordable mold remediation
