Are you wondering if you have suddenly developed asthma? Or has your asthma gotten worse, particularly in the mornings? It's scary to feel your health getting worse. However, there's one common cause of new or worsened asthma symptoms: mold.

Mold spores irritate your eyes, nose, and throat, but they can also irritate your lungs. Particularly if you already have asthma, breathing in mold spores can aggravate your condition. If your asthma is only uncharacteristically bad in the morning, this could be because you're sleeping in a bedroom with mold growing in it. You should also consult your doctor if you feel your symptoms getting worse.

When Should I Call a Professional?

A professional mold inspection is the best way to check if there's mold in your bedroom. Mold spreads quickly. Some molds can grow in as little as 24 hours if there is water damage present in your home. A mold inspection can help you identify the extent of the problem.

Professional mold inspectors follow a specific process:

• To start, they use specialized tools like moisture meters to find mold in your home. Since mold grows on damp surfaces, this is a great way to find where mold might be hiding, even behind a wall.
• Next, they take at least two samples of the mold and send them for testing at a third-party lab.
• Finally, they will find the cause of the mold growth.

After mold is found and tested, you can start the process of mold remediation. Mold remediation encompasses the containment, removal, cleaning, and sanitation of mold, and the restoration of affected surfaces. Mold remediators will also work with you to fix whatever caused the mold, usually a form of water damage. All of this careful cleaning and prevention ensures the mold will not return.

BioClean Can Help

At BioClean, we specialize in mold inspection and remediation. Contact us today for a free mold inspection and make sure your bedroom is mold free!