If you have found mold in your home or been told it’s present somewhere in the house, you may either freak out or not be overly concerned. Mold can be dangerous to your health, and it’s important you understand what it is and why it’s dangerous. On the other hand, mold can be dealt with so you can continue living in your home.
All Mold Is Bad
You may have heard that black mold is the kind that’s bad to find in a home. The truth is all mold is an indication of a problem in your house and implies that there is moisture somewhere. Black mold often comes from other types of mold, using them as its feeding source. You don’t want to wait until a situation gets bad enough for black mold to be evident before you take care of the issue.
Mold Is Often Found in Damaged Homes
Homes that have sustained damage such as from a hurricane or from flooding are more susceptible to the growth of mold if the area isn’t cleaned up and allowed to dry right away. It takes some time for mold to form, so if you clean up immediately, you can often prevent the issue.
Mold Treatments Can Be as Dangerous as the Mold
Special cleaners are required to kill mold. The average household cleaner won’t kill, but instead will help it grow because the moisture has increased. The treatments that do kill mold, known as biocides, are also health hazards to humans. Even when the mold is dead, it’s still just as dangerous as when it was alive.
New Homes Are More Susceptible to Mold
It may come as a surprise to find out that new homes are more likely to have mold than older houses. For one reason, the newer-built properties are tighter, which means they can have more humidity and set the right environment for the mold. Another issue is the materials like drywall used in modern homes take longer to dry than plaster, commonly found in older homes. If a home gets wet, it can lead to mold because it won’t dry out quickly enough.
If you suspect mold in your home and need to have it removed, it’s best to contact a restoration company, like Icon Property—such companies typically deal with issues caused by mold, fire and water. Such professionals will have the right equipment and tools to remove the mold without causing further damage or exposing others to the effects of the mold.
By Hannah Whittenly
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