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INDOOR MOLD CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES

What are Molds?

Molds are simple microscopic organisms, found virtually everywhere. Molds are musty smelling members of the fungi kingdom that feed on organic materials and thrive in moist conditions. For more information www.cdc.gov/mold

How do molds get indoors?

Since molds are universal, a wide variety and quantity of mold spores are present in the outdoor environment. These spores will get indoors through the natural ventilation that occurs in buildings and by riding on the surfaces of people and materials that enter the structure. For more information call Keith Roe CMR,CMRS at 610-865-8090.

The Health Consequences of Indoor Mold

When mold spores encounter a hospitable environment they begin to grow. Their metabolic process produce gases that include volatile organic compounds (VOC's) and mycotoxins. These volatile organic compounds, mycotoxins and mold spores are always present outdoors, but their volume in proportion to the atmosphere is small. Indoors this ratio can be much higher, and these concentrated levels can cause illness, allergies and trigger asthma in some individuals. For more information Reader weekly.org

Mycotoxins

Mycotoxins are poisonous substances produced by fungi and can pose a serious health hazard. The mycotoxin produced can vary depending on the food source and growing conditions. For more information www.cdc.gov/mold

Eliminating Indoor Mold

Molds will always be present outdoors, but indoors, steps can be taken to eliminate mold growth and the health consequences that result. A multitude of products and practices have been designed to eliminate indoor mold growth. These can be broken down into two primary groups. First you have to eliminate existing mold growth, mold remediation, and secondly the strategy to prevent or mitigate indoor mold growth is by long term maintainence. In both cases,these are the professional services we provide for you.

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