What is mold?
Mold is a type of fungus. These small organisms can be black, white, orange, green or purple and live almost anywhere indoors as well as outside. Molds thrive on moisture and reproduce through lightweight spores that travel through the air. You're exposed to mold every day. They're usually harmless in small amounts.
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That said, exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can lead to symptoms such as stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin.
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Causes of growing conditions - mold is found everywhere and can grow on almost any substance when moisture is present. They reproduce by spores, which are carried by air currents. When spores land on a moist surface suitable for life, they begin to grow.
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In some cases, mold in your home can make you sick, especially if you have allergies or asthma. Whether or not you're allergic to molds, mold exposure can irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. Here's what you can do to combat mold problems, and take care of yourself and your home.
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How do you know if mold is making you sick? Symptoms of mold exposure may include headache, sore throat, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, watery eyes and fatigue. In those with asthma, asthma attacks can occur. In those with impaired immune systems, serious infection can occur.
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Signs of mold in your home
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sneezing
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nasal congestion
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runny nose
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skin rash
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itching
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watery eyes
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asthma
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chest congestion
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How to stop mold growth in your home
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Control moisture - keep the humidity level under 60 percent
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Dry up wet materials quickly
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Clean, disinfect, and dry surfaces prone to mold growth
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Repair leaks
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Dry items thoroughly before storing them
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Improve airflow in the home
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Monitor your structure's ventilation
The bottom line is you must determine if you have mold and once you've determined mold is present in your home consult a qualified professional mold remediation/elimination service - New Mexico Mold.
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New Mexico Mold is licensed and bonded, more importantly we have the knowledge and experience to assess (via testing), and eliminate mold in your home or business. We've been successful at the practice of mold remediation for more than 15 years now. We've successfully worked with home and business owners on jobs from 600 square foot apartments to 10,000 square foot businesses. We know what we're doing - we're knowledgeable, professional and will see to it that the job is completed to IICRC standards every time.
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For a no-cost estimate please click the following link newmexicomoldremoval@gmail.com. A licensed mold remediation technician will set up an appointment, usually within 48 hours, and you will have the piece of mind knowing that your home or business is mold free and safe for its inhabitants and/or customers. Your health and safety always come first - New Mexico Mold.