Black mold on any ceiling can pose expensive and deadly risks to your home and family. For that matter, what exactly causes black mold? How can it go from tiny, almost minuscule spots to a problem that threatens to overtake areas like the bedroom, bathroom and other key parts of your home? What causes black … Read more
As we’ll discuss, however, black insulating material might simply be a matter of air leaking from your house, discoloring the insulating material black. Table of contents Basics of mold growth Crucial to the ecosystem, these fungi play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic materials, making nutrients available in the soil. However, the problem … Read more
Spores can produce mycotoxins, which are toxic chemicals that harm people, pets and even plants; they have been linked to deaths in humans. They can exacerbate asthma and cause health issues, including coughing, runny nose, sneezing and lung infections. To fight the infestation, you need to find, clean up and remove it, followed by preventing … Read more
Table of contents Black mold growth Black mold requires a moist environment to flourish and grows on materials that are high in cellulose. Since this accounts for much home-based material, it can cause it to grow on many surfaces within your house. If you notice black mold on your flooring, you will want to rectify … Read more
Table of contents Causes and health risks Mold often grows in areas where there is a lot of condensation and high humidity. It reproduces by spores that are carried in air currents and can grow on most surfaces where moisture is present. This makes windows with lots of condensation a perfect location for growth. According … Read more
Table of contents Is mold in bedroom dangerous? Stachybotrys chartarum or black mold is a type of microfungus that releases spores and mycotoxins that have been found to be toxic in humans and pets. This mould can be green or black and often has a musty or mildew smell. Mold grows well in any area … Read more
Many people do not understand the health risks of black mold. Black spores thrive off of body oils, soap scum and hair. Professional removers have the techniques and the proper gear like goggles, and rubber gloves to clean up your home efficiently so that it will not affect your drywall and create more health risks … Read more
Table of contents What causes crawl space mold? Moisture and ventilation cause the growth of spores in a crawl space. Many spaces have vents to encourage ventilation. When these vents are opened during the warmer months, the generally cool air from the space mixes with the outside humidity. This creates condensation. The wooden floors and … Read more
Table of contents Why live in a mold infested home? Of course, people don’t voluntarily live in a home that is infested with black mold but for many, the problem remains undetected until it is too late. Unless mold is visible to the naked eye, many people have no idea that it is in their … Read more
Table of contents What is black mold? Simply put, molds are a microscopic living organism. A single spore is so tiny that it cannot be seen by the naked eye, which means that it may be in your home and behind a wall, without you even knowing it. If you can visibly see that you … Read more