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Mold? In Your Home? Count On It

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We’ve all seen mold in our homes and thought nothing of it.  Typically, we see it around our showers or bathtubs, and a few squirts from a store bought cleaner will usually take proper care of it.  Beyond that, we don’t give mold much thought.  This can be a serious mistake, however, since mold may be present and affecting your health long before you identify what the problem is.

And we’re talking serious mold growth, here, as in Roger Corman B-horror movie stuff, the huge growths found in basements, attics, crawlspaces, that clings to walls, piping, pretty much any available surface, and gives off a noxious smell.  Most homes have areas that are sufficiently warm and moist to allow for the growth of mold, and the problem will only get worse over time.

Mold spores are found in nature all the time.  In fact we encounter and even inhale them probably every day with no ill effect.  It is when the spores are encountered in heavy concentrations in an enclosed space (such as a basement) that they become an issue. 

In order to grow, mold needs some very simple conditions, namely moisture and a food source.  Food can encompass just about anything, including the furniture or flooring in your home.  Higher than normal humidity levels (say above 60 percent) can also contribute to the growth of mold. 

The health threats posed by mold are various, from mild reactions such as coughing, sore throat, or asthma problems, to more serious issues such as respiratory problems, neurological disorders, and lung disease. 

The best way to deal with mold is to not be in the position of having to deal with it in the first place.  There are steps you can take to be pro-active in the inspection for mold and taking preventative measures to keep it from occurring.

-          Look for leaks or other water related problems and repair them.

-          Maintain proper ventilation in all rooms of your home.

-          Don’t leave standing water.  Make sure it is dried up.

-          Be aware of mold odors and see if mold is undiscovered behind walls or flooring.

-          Make sure your dryers and other appliances are vented outdoors.

-          Use a dehumidifier in the home if moisture is a persistent or recurring problem.

-          Keep the home as cool as possible.  This will help cut down on humidity levels.

Smaller patches of mold may be successfully treated by the homeowner with bleach or vinegar, and carpets may be treated with baking soda.  What is important is not the destruction of the mold, but proper treatment of the affected area to make sure the mold does not return.  Reducing the level of moisture in the air and increasing ventilation is important.

Larger mold growths are dangerous and should be left to a professional for treatment.  The professionals at Water Damage Local.com are well versed in all aspects of water restoration and mold removal.  They are available 24/7 and can have a technician at your home within an hour of your call, ready to assess your mold problem and begin the water restoration process. 

Don’t put your home at risk for mold.  Call the pros at Water Damage Local.com today.

Billy D Ritchie is the Director Of Content for LeadsByFone, LLC, a lead generation company servicing the water damage restoration industry.

When not writing and educating folks about the perils of water damage, he is also a freelance writer, sometime actor, and formerly professional musician.  He also enjoys spending his weekends building and flying model rockets

Visit him online at http://www.waterdamagelocal.com

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