Getting rid of mold and mildew

Mold is a natural occurring, substance in our environment. On the inside of our home, it is a much different case. Indoors, mold can make you and other members of your household sick. The most common problem caused by mold is allergies. Inhaling or touching mold spores can cause and allergic reaction, therefore, it is important that you take action to remove mold from your home as soon as it appears. Mold spores can be very dangerous to your health .Mold cannot be removed by anyone, without the right equipment & certifications.

Molds reproduce by spreading microscopic spores. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on damp organic material, such as wood, paper, feathers, hair, cellulose, petroleum products, rubber, carpet, etc., they may begin growing and digesting the material.

The quantity of mold fragments and spores needed to cause health problems varies from person to person. Besides inhalation, people can become exposed to mold through skin contact and eating moldy food.

Toxic molds can produce several toxic chemicals called mycotoxins that can damage your health. These chemicals are present on the spores and small mold fragments that are released into the air.

In high concentrations, mold fragments, spores, and mycotoxins can trigger symptoms even in individuals who have no allergies.

• Recent studies have linked mold to the rapid rise of the asthma rate over the past 20 years.
• A 1999 Mayo Clinic study implicates fungus as the cause of almost all of the chronic sinusitis afflicting 37 million Americans.
• Toxic molds can increase your susceptibility to a wide variety of diseases by weakening your immune system.
• Being exposed to mold can cause health problem ,such as:
  Stuffy nose, irritated eyes, difficulty breathing ,skin reactions, mold infections in the lungs.

Air and Surface Sampling

There are two main types of mold tests: air and surface. Each one is essential but ends up producing inconclusive results when used separately. An ideal mold testing operation should require tests on both the surface and the air in the region where mold is found.

Since air sampling only allows you to measure the spore content on the air, it would not give you an accurate picture as to the extent of mold growth. For example, what if you had taken the sample at a time when the spores haven’t yet substantially been released to the air? This would not in any way give you a clear picture with regards to the extent of mold colonization on the surface.

In the same way, since surface sampling only allows you to measure mold content on the surface, it would not give you a good picture as to the extent of spores released in the air. Therefore, if the main purpose of conducting mold tests is something as important as to aid you in future legal issues then it would be best to have an accurate and conclusive picture of the actual situation. For this reason, both air and surface methods have to be performed.

Mold removal is very important to keeping your family healthy.

Mold and mildew removal is not a complicated process and can be accomplished by just about anyone. However, whether or not you should perform the duty yourself or enlist the assistance of a paid professional depends on a few factors. First of all, it really depends on the size of the mold problem. If the area of mold in your home is less than 10 square feet, then most likely you can remove it on your own. If the area of mold is greater than 10 square feet but you feel you are able to take care of it yourself anyway, then you may want to consult the EPA publication Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. This is an excellent resource that will provide you with a wealth of information, even though you are removing mold from a residential area and not a school or commercial building. However, the best recourse for mold in excess of 10 square feet is to seek professional mold removal.

Why do mold testing?

Besides the fact that some molds can be toxic, there are other reasons mold testing is important. For some people, being exposed to mold can cause health problems, such as:

• Stuffy nose
• Irritated eyes
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Skin reactions, such as rashes or hives
• Mold infections in the lungs

Treating these symptoms involves getting rid of the source of exposure (the mold) as well as working with a doctor.


UNITED RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION Inc works with several Environment Hygienists and Laboratories in an effort to protect you and your family from potentially dangerous mold situations. If mold is detected, your first step is to not disturb it, so it doesn’t have a chance to spread

UNITED RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION Inc has certified mold inspectors on staff to visually assess mold damages and provides customers with free estimates.

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A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home