Why Is Living With Mold So Dangerous?

Mold can have negative effects on both your health, as well as the material it is growing on. Mold produces millions of tiny spores, which release into the air and disperse throughout the room they are reproducing in. These little spores are then inhaled by the inhabitants of that building, causing both short-term and long-term health risks. In addition, mold can damage the material it lives on, which can then adversely impair that area’s structural integrity. For example, if you have mold growing on the sheathing in the attic of your home, over time there can be structural issues.

There are both long-term and short-term effects to mold inhalation. Short-term effects can quickly turn into long-term effects the longer an individual is exposed to the mold spores. Some short-term exposure effects include: 

• Wheezing
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Red eyes
• Coughing
• Watery eyes
• Skin irritation/rash

Some long-term effects of months to years of mold exposure include: 

• Shortness of breath
• Asthma
• pneumonia
• Life-threatening primary and secondary infections in people already immunocompromised

If the type of mold an individual is inhaling is toxic mold, the effects are even more serious. Some adverse effects a person who has been exposed to toxic mold can experience include:

• Memory loss
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trouble concentration
• Confusion
  

Choosing the Right Mold Remediation Company 

The last thing you want to do when trying to get rid of mold is choose the wrong company. Health effects due to mold exposure are serious, so you want to make sure you are choosing a reputable company who will remove all the mold, and in a timely fashion. Many times, removing the mold incorrectly is what makes the situation a real problem. When looking for a good mold remediation company, as yourself these questions:

• Is this company experienced?
• Is this company certified? 
• Does this company use good equipment? 
• Does this company utilize cleaning methods that are safe for my family?
• Does this company have a reputation for being on time, quick, and thorough?
• Has this company received good reviews in the past?

If you are unsure about whether a mold remediation company meets your standards, give them a call. Ask them questions that you think are important before just choosing the first mold remediation company that pops up in Google. 

Don’t Allow Mold to Continue to Grow, Call BioClean 

BioClean is a mold testing, removal and remediation company that has been operating in the Connecticut and Westchester County area since 1988. We are both licensed and certified, and only employ technicians passionate about doing a thorough job. In addition, we utilize only the best equipment and safest cleaning methods to get the job done, so you don’t have to worry. Contact us at (203) 283-3912 if you have any questions about our mold removal techniques, or would like to schedule an appointment.