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Molds are part of nature – tiny microscopic spores
that float through both outdoor and indoor air. Molds are important
in natures decomposition process – helping break down dead
organic matter like leaves and dead trees. But when your gutters
clog and damages your home resulting in water seepage, you now have
mold indoors.
Indoor molds take hold and grow when they land on a surface that
is wet. A moist environment is an ideal growth medium for all mold
spores.
In small amounts, this pesky natural spore is little more than a
slightly smelly nuisance. But, for people who have sensitive systems
and are especially susceptible to allergies, mold becomes a greater
problem.
Over time, molds can destroy the things they
grow upon – causing
damage to carpets, drapes, furnishings, etc. Indoor molds can also
cause a variety of health problems in sensitive individuals such
as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes and skin rashes (typical allergic
reaction symptoms). For those with asthma, molds are of particular
concern and cause attacks in those with a particular sensitivity.
The best way to deal with mold is to prevent it from the start.
The key to prevention is the elimination of moisture in your home.
Mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present.
The Environmental
Protection Agency recommends the following steps in the right sidebar
prevent mold growth in your home:
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