If you have signs of indoor mold growth you need to consult a specialist as soon as it is suspected. Mold growth is harmful to your health and will affect the air quality that you and your family are exposed to. Even though there are no federal EPA regulations for mold, “the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cites indoor exposure to mold as a cause for many health problems including asthma, sinusitis and allergic reactions.” Some symptoms you may be experience when exposed to mold are watery, itchy eyes and skins, as well as sneezing. Don’t confuse this with allergies!
Today we have seen more and more cases of mold and asthma being linked. If you, and more importantly, your children already suffer from weak immune systems than you are more at-risk for infection from mold exposure.
Mold is not always easy to locate, that is why it is important to be educated on the topic because it’s organic substance makes it easy for it to grow on almost anything. As long as you have molds two best friends, moisture and oxygen, close by mold can become a problem. Places that mold will most likely grow include; poorly ventilated bathrooms, musty basements or attics, leaky roofs, damp carpets, clothes and wood products as well as ceiling tiles! Have you ever picked up a old book and noticed that musty smell, yep, mold can even grow on paper!
Peniel Environmental mold remediation and removal services should be called as soon as you detect mold or signs of up because it will only continue to grow. If you think you could get mold, don’t wait, it only takes 24-72 hours for mold to start!
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