Tiny mold spores are all around us, both indoor and outdoors. These tiny mold spores travel easily thought the air and begin to grow indoors when moisture is present. A building will never be completely free of mold spores; however, indoor mold growth can be prevented and controlled. With any mold issue, the first recommendation should be to find and fix the moisture source. Since moisture is essential for mold growth, residents should quickly identify and fix any source causing excess moisture indoors. Household problems that can lead to indoor moisture problems include,

Indoor Mold and Health

Anyone with questions or concerns about how mold is affecting their health should discuss those concerns with a doctor. Most people do not experience major health effects from mold. For the majority of people, being around mold causes nothing more than itchy eyes, coughing or sneezing. For others, it can have more serious effects like an asthma attack or lung problems. Those who may be more sensitive are children and adults with allergies or asthma, or people with existing respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems.

Testing and Cleaning Mold