What is Mold?
Mold is a type of fungus that can exist indoors and outdoors. The number of mold species is unknown, but estimates range from tens of thousands to perhaps over three hundred thousand. Mold thrives in warm, damp, and humid conditions, spreading and reproducing via spores. Mold spores can survive even in the most extreme environmental conditions.
Nationwide Concern: Over the past two decades, mold contamination has become a nationwide concern due to the potential health risks. Exposure to mold has been linked to a wide array of health problems, including allergic reactions, respiratory diseases, nose & throat irritation, skin irritation, and permanent respiratory and nervous system deficiencies. Mold can be found in houses, in furniture, carpets, drywall, and upholstery. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that, “Most molds will not harm most people; however, some molds will affect any person and some people can be affected by any mold”. People under 6 and over 60 years old, or those with severe allergies or compromised immune systems are most vulnerable to mold exposure.
Unaddressed water leaks leading to mold contamination on your Etowah property can cause more damage as the mold and fungi proliferate. For effective mold contamination management, you need a professional mold removal and remediation service provider in Etowah NC to extract the mold and properly treat your property. It’s critical to avoid relying on misconceptions such as, “Just spray bleach on it” for black mold removal and general mold removal, as bleach, being 90% water, could exacerbate the problem.