Mold Testing & Mold Inspections Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Mold Facts

There are several ways you can become

Exposed to Mold:

Breathing in the spores from the air.Tiny spores reproduce and are invisible to the naked eye and float through indoor and outdoor air

(these fungi are called fruiting bodies).

Skin contact from handling or rubbing an object with mold on it.
Neglecting to do something about mold whether it is seen or unseen.
Molds feed off water, moisture, dampness, food source, and amiable temperatures.

Mold can cause Health Problems

Molds have the potential to cause health problems and even make a home become uninhabitable. Each person is affected differently when they come in contact with mold. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases (mycotoxins: potentially toxic chemical substances).

Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Mold exposure even in small amounts may cause

Itching or irritation of the nose, eyes, skin, or throat
Mysterious skin rashes
Sinus infections or congestion / sinusitis (runny nose)
Respiratory problems (sneezing & coughing) upper or lower infections
Frequent headaches, fatigue, chronic aches and pains
Trouble concentrating, memory lapses, confusion
Mood swings, anxiety, depression vomiting

Mold can be found in the home or office examples include:

Basements, crawl spaces, kitchens (bottom of fridge), bathrooms, laundry wash/dryer area
Underneath carpets and pads, tiles, flooring, sub floors
Drywall (front & backside), hidden mold, wallpaper, paneling, studs
Ceilings, attics, floor joist(especially prior or existing roof leaks)
HVAC systems & duct work, vents-registers
Anywhere there is preexisting or current flood moisture situations.
Modern, tightly sealed homes can increase the likelihood of mold due to lack of breathing between walls