
21 Facts About Mold You Need to Know
Mold growth is a recurring issue for property owners. While most mold species are harmless, some can cause material and structural property damage. Mold can also be a health hazard and give rise to a variety of allergies and respiratory conditions.
How much do you know about mold? The mold remediation experts at ServiceMaster by Reed have compiled 21 facts about mold everyone needs to know.
Common Types of Mold Indoors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mold is a fungus that can be found indoors and outdoors, thriving in damp, humid and warm environments. The most common types of mold found indoors are:
Alternaria
Aspergillus
Cladosporium
Stachybotrys
Minor mold growth in bathrooms, basements and other areas of your home can be removed without damage to the affected surface. However, when the mold problem escalates, this would require professional intervention.
Health Risks of Mold
Structural Damage from Mold Growth
Mold growth can affect and compromise the structural integrity of a building. The mold Serpula lacrymans, typically found in wood, is a troublesome fungus that causes decay to wood building materials. Also called “dry rot”, this fungus can cause extensive damage depending on its amount, location and length of time present. Unattended damage from mold can compromise a structure and require expensive repairs or replacements.
Why is Air Quality Testing Recommended?
Mold inspectors may recommend an air quality test to determine the type of mold growing in your structure and the degree of infestation. Moreover, whatever the type of mold present, the CDC recommends that mold should be removed immediately to prevent future growth.
Mold May Be Causing Your Christmas Tree Allergy
Researchers from St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut have discovered that a fresh Christmas tree can raise the mold level in a room by as much as five times their normal levels. Tree mold in Christmas trees may trigger or cause the following:
If you’re using a live tree as decoration this holiday season, give it a thorough shake before bringing it indoors to reduce the presence of tree mold. To lessen exposure to allergens, keep a live tree up for at most one week. An alternative option is to utilize an artificial tree or to buy a live, potted tree.
ServiceMaster by Reed of Dothan, AL has been identifying and removing mold from homes and businesses of all sizes for years, they have the know-how and tools to deal with even the most difficult mold problems. Call ServiceMaster by Reed at 334-712-1118 or connect with us online today. We will arrive in 30 minutes or less.
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Looking for immediate mold remediation services in Dothan, Alabama and the surrounding areas? ServiceMaster by Reed offers 24-hour emergency mold removal and remediation services at (334) 712-1118. Visit us at 2830 Horace Shepard Road, Suite 1, Dothan, AL 36303 or connect with us online to schedule mold removal and remediation services today.

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