Types of Mold

There are three primary types of mold—allergenic, pathogenic, and toxic—and each type can have different impacts on your health. If you have mold in your home or office, Pure Maintenance NE (serving Brockton and New Bedford, MA) can help you determine the type, location, and cause so that you can take immediate action.

Our thorough, comprehensive air quality assessment and sample testing will tell you exactly what kind of mold you’re dealing with so you can seek treatment for any mold-related illnesses. We also offer complete remediation services so you can get rid of mold for good!

Allergenic Mold

Allergenic mold causes allergy-like symptoms. The most common types of allergenic molds include alternaria, aspergillus, and cladosporium. Alternaria molds are a group of about 300 different mold species found in textured parts of the home like carpets and fabric. Aspergillus mold is a type of fungus that causes respiratory issues. Cladosporium contains about 40 species of fungus. It can penetrate pipes and other leaky areas and is commonly found both indoors and outdoors.

Pathogenic Mold

Pathogenic mold causes infections in people with compromised immune systems. Certain pre-existing conditions can make you more susceptible to mold-related illnesses. However, pathogenic mold can also target people with healthy immune systems depending on factors like health history, age, and length of exposure. Because airborne mold spores can be inhaled, most pathogenic molds target the respiratory system. Symptoms may be mistaken for asthma, pulmonary infections, and even fungal meningitis.

Toxigenic Mold

The toxic byproducts released by toxic mold can cause severe health issues. These mycotoxins are different from mold spores and are easily transferred through contact as well as inhalation. Not all toxigenic mold types release dangerous toxins, but you would need lab testing in order to be sure. Stachybotrys chartarum, or black mold, has the worst reputation of all toxic mold. However, according to the CDC, it is just as dangerous as any other type of toxic mold.

Mold Remediation in Brockton, New Bedford

And Surrounding Areas

Our patented dry fog technology guarantees long-term mold removal and is completely safe for you, your belongings, and your pets. The dry fog disperses a mist that contains two effective cleaning agents, InstaPURE and EverPURE. It can penetrate porous surfaces like carpet, fabric, or wood and reach every mold-infested surface. If you are concerned about the presence of mold in your home, building, or office, contact us today for a free inspection.