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Large mold infestations can usually be seen or smelled. If mold is growing in your home or business, Pure Air Environmental can help with Indoor Air Quality samples analyzed by a local lab for immediate results! Contact us to learn more about our testing and treatment protocols so we can get your home or business running safely and smoothly with healthy pure air.
When you discover mold in your home or business, there’s no time to delay. Your health and your building’s well-being are on the line. Pure Air Environmental is here to make the mold removal process pain-free for you. Our trained and certified team will arrive quickly and get to work, carefully removing the mold and sanitizing the area. We’ll also help you get to the root of the water damage or excessive humidity problem that is causing mold damage on your property.
Dealing with mold on your property doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. When you partner with our team, you’re only three steps away from a mold-free property and peace of mind.
Do you suspect mold growth in your home or business? It’s time to get answers. Give Pure Air Environmental a call.
We will arrive, inspect your property, take samples, and send them to a local lab to confirm or deny the presence of mold.
If the mold test comes back positive, we’ve got you covered. Our trained team works quickly to remediate the mold and restore safety to your property.
Mold can grow in any damp area, not just showers and basements. Common spots include drywall, ceiling tiles, carpet, ductwork, wallpaper, and areas around plumbing. It can also hide beneath flooring or behind walls. Spores enter through open doors, windows, and vents, or ride in on clothing, shoes, and pets. Watch for discolored spots or a musty odor.
Mold most often triggers allergic reactions in sensitive people, either right away or after a delay. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, coughing, wheezing, watery or red eyes, and skin irritation. It can also bring on asthma attacks in people with asthma and a mold allergy. Even in some people without allergies, mold may irritate the eyes, skin, and airways.
According to the CDC, “toxic mold” is a misleading term. Some molds can produce toxins called mycotoxins, but the molds themselves aren’t poisonous. A causal link between these molds and rare conditions like lung bleeding or memory loss has not been proven. Any mold, regardless of type, should be treated as the same potential health risk and removed promptly.
Mold is very common indoors and can grow anywhere moisture is present. The molds found most often in homes are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Alternaria. Stachybotrys chartarum, often called black mold, shows up less often than these species, but it isn’t rare. The CDC notes there’s no precise data on how often it appears in buildings.
Stachybotrys chartarum, also known as Stachybotrys atra, is a greenish-black mold. It grows on materials high in cellulose and low in nitrogen, such as drywall, fiberboard, paper, dust, and lint. It needs constant moisture, so it typically appears after water damage, leaks, flooding, condensation, or excessive humidity. Fixing the moisture source is key to preventing its return.
People with allergies may be more sensitive to mold. Those with asthma can experience worsened symptoms. People with weakened immune systems or chronic lung conditions, such as COPD, face a higher risk of fungal infections in the lungs. Sensitivity varies from person to person, and risk can also depend on the type and amount of mold present.
Mold doesn’t always cause problems indoors, but reactions can range from mild to severe. Heavy exposure, such as farmers handling moldy hay, can lead to fever and shortness of breath. In 2004, the Institute of Medicine linked indoor mold to cough, wheezing, and upper respiratory symptoms in otherwise healthy people, and to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a pneumonia-like condition, in susceptible individuals.
Mold on hard surfaces can be scrubbed off with detergent and water or a diluted bleach solution, no more than 1 cup per gallon. Porous materials like drywall, ceiling tiles, and carpet may need to be discarded. Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. For areas larger than 10 square feet, consult the EPA’s mold remediation guide or a professional.
If mold is visible, testing usually isn’t necessary. The CDC notes that identifying the species won’t change the response, since any mold should be removed. The EPA says sampling can help confirm an area was properly cleaned, and suggests hiring an experienced professional if you suspect hidden mold or need samples collected and analyzed.
If you suspect mold you can’t see or have air quality concerns, Pure Air collects air samples in the area of concern, plus an outdoor sample for a baseline comparison. Samples go straight to analysis, with results in as little as 3 hours. We review the report with you, inspect the property, and recommend the best solution.
Small areas can often be handled on your own, but for larger areas or if anyone in your home has health concerns, Pure Air can treat it for you. If mold has reached your HVAC system, our duct cleaning helps stop it from spreading. Since mold can never be fully eliminated indoors, controlling moisture is key to preventing regrowth.
