Mold prevention Seattle WA
Mold Prevention Can Protect Your Health
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Medical scientists have long understood the importance of mold prevention for people with allergies and asthma; however, mold prevention is also important for those who are in good health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), a 2004 study by the Institute of Medicine found evidence that links indoor mold exposure to coughing, wheezing and upper respiratory-tract symptoms in healthy people.
Mold plays an essential role in the natural environment outdoors, where it breaks down dead, organic matter. It reproduces with its tiny spores, which cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Unfortunately, mold can grow anywhere that moist, damp conditions exist, which includes indoor areas. Common places for mold growth include basements, kitchens, bathrooms, walls and windows.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that mold allergens, irritants and mycotoxins cause problems in many people. Those who are sensitive to allergens can suffer with symptoms like sneezing, dermatitis, runny nose and itchy, red eyes. Symptoms may not appear immediately.
Asthma attacks are common for people who have mold allergies and breathing issues if mold is inhaled; in fact, even people without allergies can suffer from lung, skin, throat, eye and nose irritation if they inhale mold. Studies are still being conducted on all of the health effects of mold on the immune system in healthy and unhealthy individuals.
At Allied Restoration Company in Seattle, we can help with mold prevention and removal so that you can concentrate on other tasks. Learn more about our services by calling us at 425-458-5756.
How to Get Started With Mold Cleanup
If you suspect that there is mold in your home, schedule an appointment with a mold restoration company that has technicians certified in mold cleanup and removal. The technicians will wear protective gear such as dust filter masks, goggles, gloves and special clothing, all of which is necessary for staying safe during the remediation process.
Mold spores stick to dust and travel to other surfaces. During mold remediation, the technicians will contain the mold so that spores do not get into other areas of the home. Chemical solutions will be used to clean porous and non-porous areas with mold growth.
Technicians will also vacuum areas of mold growth with a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner to address any spores not removed during cleanup with the chemical solution. Anything that contains mold spores will be disposed of in sealed bags according to state regulations.
At Allied Restoration Company in Seattle, we have trained, certified technicians with extensive mold cleanup experience. For assistance or more information, please call us at 425-458-5756.