Post by Smashing Dale on May 20, 2014 11:30:11 GMT
Why is mold growing in my home?
• Molds are part of the
natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic
matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided.
Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through
outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that
are wet. There are many types of mold, and none
Can mold cause health problems?
• Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or
damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems.
Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and
in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).
Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause
allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses
include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny
nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions
to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed.
Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma
who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can
irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold
allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other
than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly
reported as a result of inhaling mold.
Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. This
brochure provides a brief overview; it does not describe
all potential health effects related to mold exposure.
For more detailed information consult a health
professional. You may also wish to consult your state or
local health department.
How do I get rid of mold?
• It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors;
some mold spores will be found floating through the air and in house dust.
The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present.
Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled
by controlling moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your home,
you must clean up the mold and fix the water problem. If you clean up the mold,
but don’t fix the water problem then, most likely, the mold problem will come back.
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• Molds are part of the
natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic
matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided.
Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through
outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that
are wet. There are many types of mold, and none
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Can mold cause health problems?
• Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or
damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems.
Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and
in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).
Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause
allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses
include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny
nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions
to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed.
Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma
who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can
irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold
allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other
than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly
reported as a result of inhaling mold.
Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. This
brochure provides a brief overview; it does not describe
all potential health effects related to mold exposure.
For more detailed information consult a health
professional. You may also wish to consult your state or
local health department.
How do I get rid of mold?
• It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors;
some mold spores will be found floating through the air and in house dust.
The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present.
Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled
by controlling moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your home,
you must clean up the mold and fix the water problem. If you clean up the mold,
but don’t fix the water problem then, most likely, the mold problem will come back.
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