What is mold?
A fungus that consists of small organisms found almost everywhere. In small amounts, mold spores are usually harmless, but in large quantities, it can present health hazards to humans and animals.
What it requires to grow:
Humidity, warmer temperature, and dead organic material.
Mold grows in damp places such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms, but especially in basements and crawl spaces.
50% of the air you breathe in your home comes from your crawl space or basement!
Health problems caused by mold in your home can be:
• Sore throat and itchy eyes
• Heightened asthma problems
• Skin rashes
• Autoimmune disease from prolonged exposure
Because medical issues can vary so greatly, all visible mold growth in your home should be removed and the source of moisture repaired to ensure growth does not occur again.
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