The Health Dangers of Mold
While mold plays an important role in the natural world, it can be a pest in your house. Luckily, most types of mold are generally innocent, but a small spot can spread throughout your home. Mold procreates with the use of spores that are freed into the air and causes problems if inhaled by anyone with mold allergies or respiratory issues. According to a few studies, there is a link between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children. For a majority of people, common mildew or mold is harmless and goes undetected. That said, it can impact other people who are sensitive or who have breathing conditions. Overall, the concentration of mold and degree of someone's allergies has the most effect on their reaction. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, wheezing, headaches and other flu-like reactions are commonly associated with mold allergies, making it difficult to pinpoint correctly. More serious allergies can cause harsh reactions such as shortness of breath. Mold can also trigger asthma attacks too. Other groups at risk include:- Infants and children
- Seniors
- Those with a weak immune system
- People with severe lung disease
Mold in the Home
Often found in moist places, mildew and mold will grow bigger over time. Mold can enter your home through doors left ajar, open windows, vents and air conditioning and heating systems. Mold doesn't only enter a home through open windows and doors-- it can latch onto your clothes, knapsacks, animals and shoes and be brought your home. Mold growth doesn't only affect your family's health-- it can affect your possessions and the building itself. Mold growth commonly occurs in wet 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 from Growing
There are certain precautions you can take to in order to stop mold from infesting your home. We suggest the following:- Create ventilation in showers, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Manage the humidity levels in your home
- In the case of flooding, carefully clean and dry your home
- Immediately patch up leaky roofs, windows or pipes
- Talk to professional mold damage restoration contractors for affordable mold damage restoration
