What are some of the main warning signs of mold and where should I look?

One sign is humidity in your house. If your house has a humidity level that is greater than 55%, the chances of you developing mold in your home are higher than normal, as this level of humidity promotes mold growth. Using a dehumidifier can help to lower the risk of mold developing inside of a home that is relatively high in humidity. Outdoor ventilation can help as well, specifically with bathroom and dryer fans.  A kitchen exhaust that can help bring the humidity percentage down inside of your home as well! Periodically check your crawl space and basement as well, as these are areas with higher than normal humidity and are often areas that become neglected and susceptible to mold growth.

Look out for any water intrusion as well. One of the main causes of mold growth is leakage from air conditioning units that are left untreated.  Mold is also often found in seldom checked places like closets and especially in attics. When water leaks and is left untreated, mold grows and quickly becomes a BIG problem when left untreated.

Be alert and watchful for any evidence of respiratory problems and/or allergies in the residents of your home. People with these problems will be easily aggravated when mold is present in the house, and if you or someone living in the house seem to constantly be getting sick or having allergy problems, mold in the house may be the root cause of it. There will also be signs of toxic poisoning along with signs of mold, such as fungi producing compounds like black mold; this can cause dizziness, headaches, short attention span, and difficulty in concentration.

These are some of the main warning signs of mold, and if you feel that any of these are present in your home, you will want to call a mold inspector right away. Doing something about mold right when it is spotted can save you thousands of dollars, so don’t wait or delay, call today and have it treated!  If you’d like a free estimate now, just fill out the form on the left side of this page!

Allergic illness is one health hazard to mold, and happens when people inhale mold spores and cells and they land inside of the persons respiratory tract. This can cause an allergic illness, such as allergic rhinitis, and hay fever.

Mold can be a cause of the development of asthma, which is a lung disease that causes the airways to the lungs to partially close, which causes breathing problems that can be mild (a dry cough) to life threatening problems such as inability to breath correctly. Over half of the asthmatics have mold related respiratory allergies, and mold can trigger asthma attacks with people who have asthma.

Infection is another health hazard of mold, and there are those mold species that are able to cause a respiratory infection. People with strong immune systems will not have this issue as much as people with weakened immune systems will, but is still known to be a major health hazard that mold can cause.

Mycotoxins can be caused by heavy mold exposure as well, and this is due to very large exposures of big doses of mold.

As you can see, there are some pretty heavy health problems that can be associated with the exposure to mold that people can knowingly and unknowingly be breathing in every day. It is very important that if you suspect that there may be mold growing in your home that you get rid of it as soon as possible, as breathing this in on a daily consistent basis can be the trigger of many health related problems. There are some really reputable companies that can help you get rid of mold in your home. These are a few of the many different health effects of mold, and if left untreated, this can result in some serious health hazards down the road. Be sure to treat mold in your home as soon as you realize it is present.