Preventing Mold Growth Preventing mold growth is better and cheaper than trying to remove it after growth. Suggested steps you can take to prevent mold growth in your home Reducing moisture content in your home will reduce the possibility of mold growth. Moisture is the only element mold needs that you can control to some extent. The other elements: air, food source and … [Read more...] about How To Prevent Mold Growth
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Mold Allergy Symptoms
Mold allergy symptoms may occur in sensitive individuals following mold exposure. Mold allergy symptoms are generally allergic responses caused by inhaled mold spores and fragments. Most people are familiar with these types of responses (stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, flu-like symptoms, wheezing). They are allergy symptoms. However, it is important to know that these allergy … [Read more...] about Mold Allergy Symptoms
What To Do If You Detect Mold In Your Home
If you detect mold in your home don't panic. The fact that you have seen visible mold growth doesn't necessarily mean your health or that of your family has been compromised. The health effects associated with common molds generally depend on the amount and type of mold present and sensitivity of the occupants. It is difficult to tell the type of mold by the colour. Some molds … [Read more...] about What To Do If You Detect Mold In Your Home
Mold Health Effects- Is Mold a Health Hazard?
What is Mold? Before discussing mold health effects, it's important to know what mold is. Mold belongs to a group of organisms called fungi. Mold differ from other fungi in that their body is made of a network of thread-like structures or filaments. For mold to grow in buildings moisture, suitable temperature and food source must be present. Cellulose-containing materials such … [Read more...] about Mold Health Effects- Is Mold a Health Hazard?
Mold In Houses: What Causes Mold?
We're hearing a lot more about mold in houses today than it was a few decades ago. A number of the reasons might include more awareness of mold problems due to easy access of information over the internet and tighter buildings that are designed to conserve energy but then end up creating conditions that favor mold growth. The primary cause of mold growth are moisture and … [Read more...] about Mold In Houses: What Causes Mold?