What is the Danger of Living in a Home with Mold?

In nature, mold processes dead material and enriches the surrounding soil, but it can cause major health trouble when it starts spreading in your house. Luckily, most types of mold is typically harmless, but sometimes a little splotch may later become a large problem. When mold reproduces, it releases particles into the air which can cause sickness when breathed in by people with mold allergies or asthma. A few studies have also found a link between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children.

For many people, household mold is innocuous and goes undetected. Unfortunately, it can have an effect on other people who are allergy prone or who have asthma. Mold allergies are common for a lot of the population and strike on various occasions depending on the amount of mold. If you have a mold allergy, you’ll probably sneeze, have a runny nose, cough, red eyes, wheeze, a skin rash or a migraine when mold is nearby. The most serious reactions include short breath. Those with asthma need to be especially cautious near large populations of mold as it may trigger asthma attacks. Other groups at risk include:

  • Babies and kids
  • Seniors
  • Those with a weak immune system
  • Those with chronic pulmonary disease

Where Mold can be Found

Often found in moist areas, mold and mildew does build up over time. Mold enters your house through doors left ajar, open windows, vents and HVAC systems. Mold doesn’t only enter a house through open doors and windows– it can also latch onto your clothes, backpacks, pets and shoes and be brought indoors.

The continual growth of mold will affect the health of your family, your possessions and the building itself. Mold can grow in wet places, but it can be found in places you might not think to look. These include:

  • Paper products
  • Ceiling tiles
  • Cardboard
  • Wood products
  • Paints
  • Insulation
  • Drywall
  • Upholstery

How Can I Prevent Mold in the Home?

There are preventative steps you can take to in order to stop mold from growing in your home. Here’s some easy steps you can take:

  • Set up ventilation for showers, laundry rooms and kitchen
  • Control the humidity levels
  • In the case of flooding, clean and dry your house carefully
  • Promptly repair leaky roofs, windows or pipes
  • Call Paul Davis mold damage restoration contractors for affordable mold remediation

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If you have mold present in your house that’s too much to handle on your own, contact the mold remediation experts at Paul Davis. Call Paul! (301) 948-8008 for affordable mold remediation.