Household Mold Health Concerns. Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling Mold Remediation. Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as; fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Because molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. Therefore, there are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.
Household Mold Health Concerns
Some people are sensitive to mold, and may experience symptoms such as; stuffy nose, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation when exposed to mold. In addition, some people may have more severe reactions to molds, including fever and shortness of breath. The common health concerns from molds include hay fever-like allergic symptoms. Also, people with chronic lung diseases like COPD or undergoing chemotherapy or other long-term illnesses can be at risk for; opportunistic infections and may develop fungal infections in their lungs. For all of these reasons, it’s important to spot mold growth early and treat it immediately.
- Black spots or speckles on the ceiling, walls, window casings, or around plumbing
- A moldy smell
- Visible water condensation or water spots on ceiling
- Cracking, peeling paint
- Peeling wallpaper, especially in bathrooms
It is unlikely you will be able to eliminate all mold indoors; some mold spores are present in the air and in house dust. The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and fix the water problem. If you clean up the mold, but don’t fix the water problem; then, most likely, the mold problem will come back.
The EPA cautions people not to touch mold and not to clean mold in the home; without the proper equipment and protection. At Gainesville Restoration, we ensure that all of our mold removal specialists are licensed and highly trained. We have the experience necessary to assess your mold damage and contamination in order to properly remove the mold from your home or other property. So, for expert service in mold removal and remediation; contact us as soon as you notice signs or symptoms of mold contamination. You can trust Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling to clean up the mold and to keep it from coming back by identifying and fixing the problem. If you suspect you have mold growing in your home, call us today at (352) 372-1221.
