Molds are a natural part of the environment.
Outdoors, molds and their fungus are an important part
in breaking down natures debris like leaves and dead
trees. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores which are
invisible to the naked eye and float throughout the air
both indoors and outdoors. There are many types of molds
and none of them will grow without water or moisture.
According to the EPA, mold growing indoors should be
avoided. Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless
mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin
growing. Molds have a potential to cause health
problems. The most common reactions to mold indoors are:
irritations of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs
of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.
Molds are simple, microscopic organisms that are
found virtually everywhere
While all homes have some mold, some just have
too much and can become an issue
Exposure to mold is usually through inhalation
With extensive mold contamination, allergic
reactions, asthma episodes, infections, and
other respiratory problems can occur in
individuals
Infants, children, the elderly, and those with
compromised immune systems are more at risk for
adverse health effects of mold and mold spores
Some types of molds produce mycotoxins (a toxic
substance produced by molds) and are more harmful
than others
Molds can gradually destroy the things they grow
on. The longer it grows, the more damage it can
cause
Molds give off an unexplained “moldy, musty, or
yeasty” smell can be a sign of hidden mold on the
backside of wallpaper, paneling, or tiles
Molds may cause staining and cosmetic damage on
surfaces
PLEASE NOTE: Dead mold may still cause allergic
reactions in some people, therefore, the EPA
suggests that it is simply not enough to kill the
mold, it must also be removed
