Mold
Indoor Air Quality
We provide testing for Mold and Radon in your home or business. All testing is done by trained and certified technicians.
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Ten Things You Should Know About Mold
- Potential health effects and
symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic
reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
- There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold
spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor
mold growth is to control moisture.
- If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must
clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
- Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent
mold growth.
- Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60% ) to decrease mold
growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other
moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air
conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and
using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and
cleaning.
- Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and
furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
- Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent,
and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling
tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.
- Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for
condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping,
exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
- In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do
not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by
classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or
frequent condensation).
- Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. ----- source EPA Web site
- Potential health effects and
symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic
reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
