Press Release Summary: Although not all molds are hazardous to your health, many are, and it is smart to monitor your home for molds. To help you better understand mold, here are the Top 10 Unknown Facts about Mold from the Water Damage Team
Press Release Body: Wake Forest, NC - Mold is a mysterious type of fungi that comes in many shapes and forms. Some types are hazardous to your health, so read these Top 10 Unknown Facts about Mold to help you better understand it.
"Spore counts considerably higher in indoor air as compared to outdoor air may indicate accelerated fungal growth and the possibility of contamination. It is important to address the root causes of mold growth aggressively and to establish a plan to maintain an environment that provides human comfort while inhibiting mold growth." Smith and Wessel Associates
1. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present.
2. 50% of homes contain problem molds.
3. Mold is more common today than it was 50 years ago, due to more airtight building structures.
4. Just a little mold can affect your health drastically over time.
5. You can fix the source of a water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
6. Workers exposed to large amounts of mold on the job, such as farmers working with moldy hay, are most likely to get the worst affects of mold.
7. The only way to prevent mold from occurring within a structure is to prevent moisture build-up anywhere.
8. 30-50% of all structures have damp conditions that may encourage development of mold.
9. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
10. Mold knows no geographic boundaries and can be a problem even in cool, dry climates
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Contact Details: The Water Damage Team is a nation wide disaster restoration company, with years of experience in water removal and water drying. As well as storm damage clean up, contaminated water removal of all levels, structural drying, debris removal and mold remediation. Our water damage restoration specialist are trained and certified in all of the industries standards and techniques. At the Water Damage Team we understand that rapid response is key to preventing any additional loss, so our specialist are available to answer calls and response 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 1-800-533-0626 for immediate assistance.
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