Saturday 11 June 2011

Safeguard Health And Home With Mold Removal Services

By Adriana Noton


Even the cleanest and most beautiful home may face a concealed threat. It may or may not be apparent to the eye or detectable by the nose. Even if the owner suspects an infestation of mold, he or she cannot confirm it without an expert assessment by specialists in this area. This is the job of professionals in the field of mold removal services.

Mold must have moisture to grow and spread. Climates that often feature days of high humidity, especially during the warmer months, are an ideal place for this pesky fungal growth. But even residents of drier areas must be vigilant because they may experience problems in damp parts of the house like laundry rooms or basements.

Water damage is one of the main reasons for the growth of fungus in a house. The problem may come from slow leaks or dramatic events like a burst pipe or a cracked toilet. Inundations of rain can be even more serious. It is important to try if possible to dry out affected areas within a day or two.

For those who think that mold is a harmless fungus seen only on spoiled food, think again. The innumerable types of mold, so many they are still uncounted, are believe to cause allergies in thirty percent of the people who come in contact with them. The invisible particles, or spores, creep into the eyes, nose and throat causing various respiratory maladies.

Respiratory difficulties are the natural result of these invasive spores. Asthma and cold symptoms are linked to them, as are difficulties with sleep and maintaining a good appetite. Rashes and other skin problems are another result of exposure. Chronic weariness and fatigue are not unknown, and even mental depression has been cited as an effect as well.

The dangers do not stop with health. Building structures may also be compromised by this fungus to the point of collapse. An unknown source of moisture can also invite dry rot and be a breeding ground for insects. For all these reasons, it is important that responsible homeowners periodically invest in the good offices of mold removal services.

The first step in the battle against this formidable invader is a mold inspection Toronto of the house. Experts in the removal of toxic substances from the home will first check visually for growths and then do a smell test. There are also environmental tests that analyze particles present in the air. After that it may be necessary to get a little more intrusive. Furniture may need to be shifted and the vent system investigated. In some cases part of a wall may need to be removed.

Once an area of containment is securely in place, a team wearing protective suits will destroy the mold. Then they will undertake to remove any contaminated debris and dispose of it in an environmentally safe manner. Mold removal services will then say when it is safe to inhabit the area again and return periodically to do more environmental tests to check for recurring growths. This is the most effective way to defeat finally and forever the bacterial enemy.




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