Why is Mold Dangerous
We all experience a little mold every now and then, mainly on food that has been left too long in the refrigerator. But, unless you eat it (who would?), that isn’t the mold that can be dangerous to our health.
Brown Mold On Ceiling, Walls, Wood, Carpet? – Find Out Why
There is a lot of discussion about black mold and its dangers, but there isn’t a lot said about brown mold, and although it’s a fairly common type of mold many people may not have even heard the term.
Brown hairy mold, or Stemonitis, is called that because because it has a brown furry appearance.
How Long Does It Take for Mold to Grow?
Because mold is both damaging and dangerous to property and people, it’s important to pay attention to any evidence that it might be growing in your office or home.
Mold Spores In Our Homes, The Air & On Our Clothes
As a living organism, mold needs a way to reproduce. That is where spores some in.
Spores are the reproduction method for fungus and algae. Since mold is a fungus, its means of reproduction is through spores, which are asexual, and don’t need to combine with anything in order to reproduce. Spores are much like seeds, but are much quicker and have a higher reproduction rate.
How Much Mold Exposure is Harmful in Seattle?
Some people are more sensitive to mold than others, but no matter what your sensitivities are, everyone should limit their exposure to mold.
Mold is actually a fungus and can be found indoors as well as outdoors. Although there is not an exact count of how many different types of mold there are, it is estimated that there may be from tens of thousands to as many as three hundred thousand.
Is Mold Exposure Dangerous to People With Weakened Immune Systems?
Although continuous exposure to mold growth is hazardous to everyone, the level of risk for people with weakened immune systems is definitely higher than for those who are healthier.
By inhaling or simply touching mold or its spores, allergic reaction may be experienced, and for those who suffer with asthma, mold can increase the asthma attacks.
How Clean is the Air You Breathe in Your Seattle Home?
There is all kinds of talk about the outside air we breathe…is it clean; is it free from such things as the toxic emissions from cars, manufacturing pollutants or even outdoor burning?
But have you ever considered the air you breathe in your home
Solve Your Allergies Seattle Problem – Symptoms Caused by Mold
Do you feel like you are “doomed” to live with cold symptoms forever? Is it one of those seasonal colds or sinus infections that you just can’t get rid of?
How Quickly Does Water Damage Need to be Dried?
When most people think of water damage, the first thing that pops into their mind is damage from floods. Floods are devastating, and happen only periodically…but there is water damage that happens frequently, is more common place than floods and can cause a great deal of damage.
What are the Real Facts About Mold?
If you look throughout the internet and through various news articles, you can find a lot written about mold, how it grows and its adverse affect of people.
You can especially find a lot of information
Is Mold Dangerous? Learn the Truth
A couple of online forums have people asking about the dangers of mold, and it’s very interesting to see all the different answers that are given.
Keep in mind, none of these answers come from professionals,
Signs of Mold
Does Your Home Exhibit Signs of Mold Growth? Like many people, you may have mold growing in your home and not recognize the signs that it has become an unwanted resident, or as they used to say in the “old west”, it’s squatting on your property. The problem is, by not being aware of, or […]
How to Remove Mold in Seattle?
Over the years, and especially recently, there have been many products and “home remedies” developed to remove mold. But the truth is, unless the mold you want to get rid of is growing on food in the refrigerator or on a non-porous surface such as tile or glass, removing mold is a more serious issue than a “home remedy” can fix.
Why is Condensation a Problem?
It’s never a good thing when a homeowner discovers condensation in their home. A little moisture on your windows or even your walls doesn’t seem like it could be too important, but condensation is a sign of
Types of Mold
It’s amazing to note that there are over 100,000 different types of mold that we co-exist with, which makes it all the more understandable to realize that mold is everywhere and is always with us.
Sick Building Syndrome
You may be wondering if this is a made up term or if it’s real, but believe me, it is very real. Health issues and syndromes may be caused by buildings.
Buildings, such as homes, schools, churches and offices can become toxic,
What Mold Does to You
Because mold spores are always in the air, everytime you open a door or a window, you’re inviting mold into your home. It’s unavoidable. They can also enter your home through your air conditioning or heating systems and on the bodies of your pets as they come and go.
Can Mold Cause Breathing Difficulty in Seattle?
Respiratory problems, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing can be caused by any number of things.
When the problem is allergies, the symptoms could be caused by pollens, dust or mold.
How to Remove Mold From Your Shower in Seattle?
We’ve all seen and shuddered at the development of mold on shower tiles, around shower doors and in the caulking round the base of the shower. In a place designated for our cleanliness, it just seems wrong that mold would be growing there.
Can Asthma be Linked to Mold?
Asthma is a disease that has no boundaries. It can affect the old as well as the young; affecting the lungs, it makes it difficult to breathe for millions of Americans. It is incurable, chronic and can be life threatening.
Here are some interesting statistics:
Is Mold Common in New Homes in Seattle? Could Your Home Have Mold?
Most people think they are safe from mold because their home is new, but the fact of the matter is, mold can move into your house before you do.
It can begin to grow in the lumberyard and become part of your construction.
Is Breathing Mold Dangerous? Read This If You See Any Mold
Fall is fast approaching, which means leaves are falling and decaying, and people are having allergy and asthma attacks.
The decay is caused by mold doing it’s job, feeding off the organic plant matter and turning it into organic compost.
How to Detect Mold Problems in a New Home or New Construction?
You would think because your home was purchased when it was brand new that you wouldn’t have to deal with mold problems. In fact, for most new home owners, this is probably one of the last things on their mind.
Can You Paint Over Mold?
If you have mold growing on your walls, don’t be tempted to “just paint over it” hoping that will get rid of the problem for you…it won’t. What seems like a good idea is really an effort in futility.
How Does Mold Affect Children in Seattle?
People are more concerned today than ever about pollutants in the air, about the environment and the effect these two things have on them, and especially on their children. And we should be concerned.
One of the environmental and air quality issues we need to be concerned about is
How Do I Know if I Have Mold in Seattle?
What are signs of mold in your house? Because they understand the health risks, thinking they might have mold in their home can be a frightening thing to many people. It would seem the solution is relatively easy, just get rid of it – problem solved. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. First of […]
Should You Use a “Mold Test Kit” to Identify Mold?
In an effort to save money, many people invest in Mold Test Kits for the home. Some kits advertize results in 48 hours, while others go so far as to say that in 5 minutes you can swab and and have results.
After hearing these types of claims, a well known phrase comes to my mind: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!”
Is There a Difference Between Mold and Mildew?
Many people use the terms mold and mildew synonymously, substituting one for the other, which causes confusion, because we wonder if they are the same or if there is a difference.
They are the same, but they are different…does that clear things up?
Like so many things in life, they have various similarities and various differences.
Are You Living With Mold? It’s More Likely Than You Think
Because we know that mold spores exist virtually everywhere, we should each be asking ourselves if we could be living with mold.
Chances are pretty good that each of us comes into contact with mold several times a week, and we probably don’t even realize it. But coming into contact with it isn’t nearly as bad as if we are living with it.
Fungus Removal in Seattle
Let’s just start off by saying that mold is fungus, which makes up 25% of the earth’s bio mass, and is considered ubiquitous or omnipresent – it’s everywhere.
So, when we talk about removing mold, we must realize that it can never be totally removed or eliminated.
