The Risks and Hazards of Mold

Not each type of mold is dangerous to your health.Mold and Your Health
While certain types of mold exist naturally in yourSensitivity to mold is non-specific and may vary
home or business and present no risk at all, somedepending on the type of mold, the amount and
types of mold present both health hazards and a riskdegree of exposure, and health condition of the
to materials and personal belongings.occupant.
The fact that mold can grow and spread relativelyHealth effects of mold vary and can range from
easily makes it more dangerous as it can becomeinsignificant to causing allergic reactions and illness
airborne when dry and can be easily carried intoincluding nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, shortness of
buildings through open windows, ventilation and airbreath, and in rare cases, mold infections of the lung.
conditioning systems, as well as on clothing, shoes,Populations such as Infants and children are in a
and other various carriers.higher risk when exposed to mold. Additional high-risk
Once indoors, molds needs nothing but moisture andpopulations include elderly people, pregnant women,
a food to spread. Food source such as lint, ceilingand people with respiratory diseases, and those who
tiles, drywall, insulation, carpets, upholstery, and woodsuffer from allergies.
are widely available around the house.Mold Damage to Building Materials and Personal Items
As soon as you detect mold, contact us for a moldA common side effect of mold growth is stained or
remediation estimate. Our mold removal experts candiscolored materials. Moldy materials will be ruined
assist with cleaning or removing toxic mold from aover time if mold is not removed properly. Moldy
building structure and personal belongings containedpaper and cardboard disintegrate over time and
within a moldy structuretextiles are damaged.