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3 Risks From Mold Exposure in the Home
Many business- and homeowners underestimate how easily mold can grow and spread. All it takes is a little moisture to threaten the health for your family, coworkers or other building inhabitants.
Unfortunately, the musty, old smell that’s usually indicative of a mold problem is often mistaken as nothing more than a “basement smell.” The reality, however, is that mold can cause both short- and long-term health problems.
Mold prevention and remediation should be priorities for all homeowners. If you live in the Seattle area, contact Allied Restoration Company to get in touch with our team of microbial specialists. We can provide mold testing to determine the severity of the outbreak and the best course of action. Call us at 425-458-5756 to get started!
1. Mold Exposure Can Lead to Respiratory Illnesses
Though it’s not an immediate consequence, long-term exposure to mold has been tied to a number of respiratory illnesses and complications later in life—especially for children, whose bodies are still developing. What’s more, when mold is given time to spread, it can easily show up in other areas within the house; kitchens and bathrooms are prone to fall victim to airborne spores.
2. More Frequent and More Dangerous Asthma Attacks
Mold reproduces and spreads by releasing spores into the air. These travel throughout the house in search of moist areas, and the cycle repeats. Many of the spores—instead of reaching their intended destinations—are inhaled by those living at home.
According to the EPA, mold poses an even more serious and immediate risk for those suffering from asthma. Even for those who have a mild condition, breathing in these spores can trigger violent and consistent attacks. This is especially true for children and the elderly.
3. Consistent Allergic Reactions, Eye and Skin Irritations
For homeowners suffering from regular allergic reactions, no matter time of year, it’s often the case that mold growth is the culprit, as Everydayhealth.com reports. But for those who aren’t allergic to mold, it can still be a source of frequent irritation of the eyes, skin and nasal passages. Microscopic spores searching for moist areas can be inhaled and can make contact with the skin, causing redness and irritation.
Given how fast mold can spread throughout a home, a professional mold remediation is best done sooner rather than later. Contact Allied Restoration Company for mold testing services in Seattle at 425-458-5756, and start living in a cleaner, safer home.