30 Aug What Causes Black Mold?
While it holds a reputation as the most deadly type of mold, black mold is actually no more harmful than any other variants. The CDC recommends that all molds be treated as hazards and removed in a timely manner. The experts at Pure Maintenance NE can ensure that any mold in your home or office gets removed safely. Here’s more about what causes black mold and how you can get rid of black mold.
What Causes Black Mold?
Black mold, or Stachybotrys chartarum, can grow wherever there is constant moisture. It’s commonly found on and inside materials with high cellulose content. Cellulose is an insoluble substance that is found in paper, wood, and fabric.
Black mold is most likely to appear in areas of the home, indoors and outdoors, that are humid. It can enter your home through places where air ventilates, such as windows and doors. Mold spores from outside sources can cling to fabric, shoes, pets, etc., and enter the home through indirect contact.
Basements, roofs, pipes, walls, and any areas of potential flooding are also places to watch for mold growth due to moisture. Prone to leaks and damage, these spaces are hotspots for mold. Other materials such as wallpaper, insulation materials, drywall, and upholstery commonly support mold growth due to their porous structure.
Mold Types and Symptoms
There are three different types of mold: allergenic, pathogenic, and toxigenic. Allergenic mold produces allergy-like symptoms. Pathogenic mold is harmful to those with preexisting conditions, and toxic mold produces acute illness.
About a quarter of the population is vulnerable to mold allergies, so it’s important to take notice of your body’s reactions in your home or office, especially in areas prone to water damage. Symptoms of mold allergies include:
- Sneezing
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Cough and postnasal drip
- Itchy eyes, nose and throat
- Watery eyes
- Dry, scaly skin
Mold Removal in NE
At Pure Maintenance NE, we know what causes black mold and how to get rid of it. We provide highly efficient, cost-effective alternatives to traditional mold remediation. Our demolition-free, patented dry fog technology is guaranteed to remove mold—black or otherwise—from your home or office. This safe and effective remediation method works in just a few hours and lasts a long time. Contact us today for a free inspection!
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