Mold 101: Basic Facts You Need to Know About Mold
Molds are fungi which can grow on just about anything as long as there is moisture. Mold thrives in warm, humid environments – making South Florida homes and buildings the perfect breeding grounds for mold to reproduce. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
Because mold grows in the presence of a lot of moisture, leaky roofs, windows, pipes, or areas where there has been flooding are the most common places for mold spores to reproduce. Mold also grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood. Even dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery are susceptible to mold growth. So how do you know if you have a mold problem?
Again, mold spores grow when moisture is present. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and remove the moisture. It is impossible to remove all mold spores, so if you clean the mold, but don’t fix the water/moisture/humidity problem, the mold will undoubtedly be back. If you suspect mold in your home or place of business, call our Certified Mold Remediator today 305-285-0030.
Because mold grows in the presence of a lot of moisture, leaky roofs, windows, pipes, or areas where there has been flooding are the most common places for mold spores to reproduce. Mold also grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood. Even dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery are susceptible to mold growth. So how do you know if you have a mold problem?
- Check for moldy odors.
- Look for water stains or discoloration on the ceiling, walls, floors, and window sills.
- Look around and under sinks for standing water, water stains, or mold.
- Inspect bathrooms for standing water, water stains, or mold.
Again, mold spores grow when moisture is present. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and remove the moisture. It is impossible to remove all mold spores, so if you clean the mold, but don’t fix the water/moisture/humidity problem, the mold will undoubtedly be back. If you suspect mold in your home or place of business, call our Certified Mold Remediator today 305-285-0030.
