What is Mold?
Mold is fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. No one knows how many species of fungi exist but estimates range from tens of thousands to perhaps three hundred thousand or more. Mold grows best in warm, damp, and humid conditions spreading and reproducing by making spores. Mold spores can survive even in the harshest environmental conditions.
Nationwide Concern:
Over the past two decades, mold contamination has become a significant concern across the country, and mold exposure can lead to serious health problems. Studies have linked mold exposure to a wide range of medical issues, including allergic reactions, respiratory problems, irritation of the nose and throat, skin irritation, and permanent respiratory and nervous system deficiencies. Mold can be found in various places in a home such as furniture, carpets, drywall & upholstery. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that “Most molds will not harm most people, however, some molds can affect any person and some people can be affected by any mold.” Children under 6 years old and older adults over 60 years old are particularly vulnerable to mold exposure, as well as those with severe allergies or weakened immune systems.
Failure to properly address water intrusion that results in mold contamination on your Pisgah Forest property, can cause significantly more damage as mold and fungi grow. To deal with mold contamination, you need to have a professional mold removal and remediation company in Pisgah Forest NC extract the mold and properly treat the property. Don’t rely on the “expertise” of Non-Experts! The most common misconception for both black mold removal and mold removal in general is, “Just spray bleach on it”. However, bleach is comprised of 90% water and will not eliminate the problem and can make the situation worse.