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Mold is known to grow in places where there is a lot of moisture and dampness, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or areas where there has been flooding. It’s more common today than it was 50 years ago, with about 50% of homes experiencing some level of mold issues. If left unchecked and untreated, it can turn your prized possessions into funny smelling relics that need to be thrown away. It is also a health hazard, and trying to get rid of it yourself might actually do more harm than good.

What is Mold?
Mold is a broad term that describes thousands of different species of fungi that grow both indoors and outdoors. Mold thrives in damp environments and can grow on a variety of surfaces like fabric, paper, wood, glass, and plastic etc. Because it tends to eat away/ digest the surface it is growing on, it’s not only harmful but can cause a lot of damage.

What Kinds of Issues Does Mold Cause?
Aside from seeing it, one way to recognize that you have mold is by the smell. As mold grows, it gives off a pungent smell, but that's not the only problem. As fragments of mold spread in the environment, they produce allergens, irritants, and mycotoxins. These particles can be a cause of irritation to the lungs, nose and throat, especially for someone with respiratory issues like  asthma. People with weakened immune systems or someone who is recovering from a serious illness can also be impacted. But even for healthy individuals, mold can cause skin and eye irritation, fever, fatigue, nausea and headaches accompanied by a stuffy nose or cold-like symptoms. 

Should You DIY Your Mold Removal?
Remember that statement from earlier about there being thousands of species of mold? Well some of those species are actually quite toxic and require specific chemicals and handling. If you don’t know the species of mold you’re dealing with, you could accidentally cause it to spread. You might also be putting your health at risk. One of the safest options is to call in experts like NewGen Remediation Specialists.

Our mold remediation technicians will visit your premises and give you an exact idea about the kind of damage you are dealing with and whether specific mold removal techniques need to be employed. We can also resolve the issue that caused the mold to develop in the first place by plugging any water leaks and finding its source. We then use industry-leading technology to ensure that proper drying is done after any water/moisture damage occurs. 

If you suspect you have mold, let our experts handle it. Call us at (980) 207-4868, and we can help you get rid of the mold and also provide turnkey solutions for any damage that may have occurred.