While mold is important in nature, it can be a pest if it invades your house. Thankfully, most kinds of mold are typically easy to ignore, but sometimes a little splotch may later turn into a huge problem. Mold reproduces with the use of spores that are freed into the air and causes sickness if inhaled by those with allergies or breathing issues. A few studies have also found a correlation between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children.
For many people, garden variety mold, mildew or fungi is harmless and goes undetected. However, it can affect other folks who are allergy prone or who have respiratory problems. These allergies are seen in many people and flair up at various times depending on the density of mold. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, wheezing, headaches and similar flu-like symptoms are usually seen with mold and mildew allergies, making it difficult to pinpoint accurately. The most serious reactions include shortness of breath. Mold and mildew can be especially triggering for asthma attacks as well. Additional groups at risk include:
- Infants and kids
- Seniors
- Those with a weak immune system
- Those with severe lung disease
Where Mold can be Found
Typically found in moist areas, mildew and mold does grow bigger over time. A home can get a mold infestation through open doors, windows, vents and air conditioning and heating systems. Mold doesn’t only invade your home through doors and windows– it can attach onto your clothes, backpacks, pets and shoes and be transported your home.
Mold growth will affect your family’s health, as well as your possessions and the structure itself. Mold can grow in wet 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 certain precautions you can take to in order to stop mold from infesting your home. Here’s some easy steps you can take:
- Set up ventilation for bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Monitor the humidity levels in your home
- In the case of flooding, clean and dry your home meticulously
- Mend leaky roofs, windows or pipes as soon as possible
- Contact your local mold damage repair contractors for affordable mold removal
Call Us Today for Mold Damage Restoration Services
If you have mold present in your home that’s too much to tackle by yourself, call the mold remediation professionals at Paul Davis. Call Paul! 207-827-4205 for affordable mold removal.
