What are the Health Dangers of Mold?
In the wild, mold and fungus processes dead plant and animal matter and enriches the soil around it, but it can bring its share of significant health trouble when it starts growing in your house. Fortunately, most types of mold are generally innocent, however sometimes a tiny spot can grow to bigger proportions. When mold reproduces, it releases spores into the air which can cause sickness if inhaled by those with sensitivities or breathing issues. According to a few studies, there is a correlation between early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children.
Common mold is nontoxic for many folks, but can affect more sensitive groups. Usually, the amount of mold and sensitivity of a person’s allergies will effect their response. If you are allergic to mold, you’ll probably sneeze, have a runny nose, cough, red eyes, wheeze, a skin rash or a migraine when mold is nearby. More serious allergies may result in harsh reactions like difficulty breathing. Mold and mildew can be especially triggering for asthma attacks as well. Additional sensitive groups at risk include:
- Infants and kids
- The elderly
- Those with a weak immune system
- Those with severe lung disease
Mold in the House
Mold and mildew will build up over time in moist places. Mold enters your house through open doorways, open windows, vents and air conditioning and heating systems. Mold doesn’t only enter a house through open doors and windows– it can fasten onto your clothes, backpacks, animals and shoes and be brought indoors.
If the amount of mold in your house continues to grow, it can impact the health of your family, your possessions and the building itself. Mold growth commonly occurs in moist places, but it can be found in unexpected places. These include:
- Paper products
- Ceiling tiles
- Cardboard
- Wood products
- Paints
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Upholstery
How to Prevent Mold in the House
You can take preventative steps to make sure that mold doesn’t make its way into your house. We suggest doing the following:
- Create ventilation in showers, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Monitor the humidity levels
- If there’s a flood, meticulously clean and dry your house
- Repair leaky roofs, windows or pipes as soon as possible
- Contact Paul Davis mold damage repair contractors for affordable mold remediation
Call Us Today for Mold Remediation Services
Do you suspect that there might be a mold infestation in your house that’s too much for you to tackle by yourself? Contact the mold removal professionals at Paul Davis. Call Paul! 989-894-4450 for affordable mold remediation.