What is the Danger of Living in a House with Mold?
In caves, forests and other environments, mold and fungus processes decaying organic material and deposits nutrients into the soil around it, but it can cause major health problems if it blooms in your home. Fortunately, most types of mold are generally harmless, however a little splotch can spread throughout your home. When mold reproduces, it frees particles into the air which can cause illness when breathed in by anyone with sensitivities or asthma. A few studies have also discovered a correlation between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children.
For most, household mildew or mold is innocuous and goes unnoticed. That said, it can impact other people who are allergy prone and who have asthma. Overall, the amount of mold and severity of someone’s allergies will effect their reaction. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, wheezing, headaches and typical cold-like reactions are normally seen with mold and mildew allergies, making it hard to target the problem accurately. More serious allergies can cause harsh reactions such as shortness of breath. Those with asthma must be particularly careful around large populations of mold because it may trigger asthma attacks. Other groups at risk include:
- Infants and children
- The elderly
- Immune sensitive individuals
- Those with severe pulmonary disease
Where is Mold Found?
Mold and mildew does build up over time in damp areas. Mold can find its way into your house through any opening, such as doors left ajar, open windows, vents and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold doesn’t only enter a house through open doors and windows. It can latch onto your clothes, bags, animals and shoes and be brought indoors.
Mold growth doesn’t only affect your family’s health– it can affect your possessions and the structure itself. Mold commonly grows 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
You can take precautions to in order to stop mold from infesting your home. We suggest you do the following:
- Create ventilation for bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Monitor the humidity levels in your house
- If it floods, clean and dry your house meticulously
- Mend leaky roofs, windows and pipes immediately
- Contact professional mold damage repair contractors for affordable mold remediation
Call Us Today for Mold Damage Restoration Services
Do you suspect that there might be a mold infestation in your house that’s too much for you to tackle alone? Call the mold remediation experts at Paul Davis. Call Paul! (800) 325-4636 for affordable mold remediation.