Your home should be a safe and happy place for you and your family. However, mold can upset that safety and cause severe health concerns. Mold is a highly toxic substance that can cause allergic reactions, infections, and permanent respiratory issues if not addressed quickly. A professional mold remediation company can remove the mold from your home and restore any damage it has caused. With mold, timing is of the essence. Getting it removed from your house as soon as possible is crucial to maintaining a healthy home.
The Dangers of Mold
Mold poses several threats to you and your home. Not only can mold damage your house’s support and weaken its structure, but it can also create lasting health issues for you and your family. Constant exposure to mold can lead to:
- Dry, itchy eyes
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Skin infection
- Life-long allergies
Normally healthy adults can experience these symptoms within a few hours of breathing in mold spores. Children are particularly susceptible to the effects of mold. Mold can wreak havoc on a child’s immune system, leading to life-long allergies and permanent respiratory concerns.
Signs of Mold
Unfortunately, mold can be tricky to spot. It thrives in dark and damp places. Mold usually grows in hard-to-reach and hard-to-see places, so you may not be aware of it right away. The most common sign of mold growth is water damage. Because mold needs moisture to grow, if your home suffered water damage recently, there’s a good chance mold will be growing as well. You should have your home inspected for mold whenever you discover water damage.
Mold Remediation Process
It’s important to have the mold removed from your home as soon as you discover it’s there. An inspector will search the area to both identify the mold and determine the source of it. Mold is often a sign of a bigger household problem, and your mold remediation company will be able to locate that problem and fix it as well. In order to remove the mold properly, the company may need to drill holes in your wall or remove parts of your carpet and flooring. However, all work done to remove the mold will be fully repaired before the job is done. Only a professional mold removal company can ensure that the mold is removed safely and effectively.
Insight Restoration is devoted to helping families maintain clean and healthy homes. As a full-service mold remediation company, we can safely remove mold from your home and restore any damage it has caused to your house. If you find mold, it’s important to get it removed as soon as possible to avoid further damage or health risks. Give us a call at (208) 427-3042 to have our trained and certified mold removal technicians bring health back to your home.
