This article will explain Mold Growth Causes, Mold Remediation, Mold Abatement, Mold Inspection and Mold Testing.

Mold Growth Causes & Remediation

911 Restoration, as a leader in the Mold Remediation industry, with over 30 years of experience with Mold Inspections and Air Quality Testing is explaining what Mold growth causes are, Health hazards and how to remove mold permanently.

Why is mold growing in my home?

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. 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 its spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.

Can mold cause health problems?

Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless its spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed. It can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. This article provides a brief overview; it does not describe all potential health effects related to mold exposure. For more detailed information consult a health professional. You may also wish to consult your state or local health department.

How do I get rid of mold?

It is impossible to get rid of all mold and its spores indoors; some mold spores will be found floating through the air and in house dust. The 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 it up and decontaminate the infected area and fix the water problem. If you remediate it properly, but don't fix the water problem, then, most likely, the problem will come back.

If left untreated, mold (as it, naturally, plays a significant role in decomposition) will overrun your home, and lead to the destruction of building materials such as drywall, wood, plaster, and even masonry. As with most life, it has an exponential growth rate and can overrun single rooms or even your entire residence. Almost all mold reproduces by spores traveling through the air, so the impact on your family's health is larger, the more mold presence is detected.

When you only suspect that you are experiencing any Mold issue within your indoor environment, an immediate and professional Abatement is needed. Contact us today for any question or for our professional free Inspection by our certified Inspectors 1.888-243-6653 nationwide.