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Mold In New Jersey

Is Mold within the Home dangerous to our health?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, mold is caused when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet, where they can begin to grow into mold. In New Jersey, house mold can become a pesky problem because of the continuous moisture that can build up in a house, this is due to the use of indoor heating, cooling, or simply because of the humidity that exists in warmer months. If you think about this, it makes perfect sense. Mold spores, which are helpful in killing dead organic matter like dead leaves and trees, can easily penetrate any structure through cracks, vents, open windows, doors, or via a stiff breeze. As the spores travel through the house, they can land on moist window sills, exposed pipes, bathroom tiles, or any other surface where there is moisture and start to grow. Mold can also grow in drywalls, ceiling tiles, carpets, furniture, ductwork, roofing, paneling, wallpaper, under sinks, and the areas around plumbing pipes. The growth of mold is a hard process to identify as mold spores are invisible to the naked eye. Thus, it is possible for mold to grow in plain or hidden sight without detection. Once it begins to manifest, it can start to cause health problems for the inhabitants of the structure where the mold is present.

Mold on basement cinderblock wall

 

Mold Spores Up Close and Personal:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a study in 2004 found that mold can cause health issues. The study stated that, “In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people.” This means that healthy people exposed to mold are susceptible to unnecessary health risks. However, in people who have weakened immune systems such as asthma or are allergic to house mold, the side effects of New Jersey home mold exposure can be more problematic. If people with these health ailments are exposed to household mold, they may have a tougher time fighting off respiratory ailments that the mold may induce. In addition, the side effects of the mold exposure may become prolonged or chronic, such as chronic infections. Thus, it is imperative to understand the symptoms of mold and take the necessary precautions, including a New Jersey mold inspection, if you think mold exists.

 

Symptoms of House Mold in New Jersey:

Eradicator Mold bullet point Nasal stuffiness
Eradicator Mold bullet point Sinus Congestion
Eradicator Mold bullet point Throat irritation
Eradicator Mold bullet point Skin irritation
Eradicator Mold bullet point Chest tightness
Eradicator Mold bullet point Sneezing fits
Eradicator Mold bullet point Eye irritation
Eradicator Mold bullet point Coughing, wheezing, and/or difficulty breathing

Child sleeping that may have been exposed to mold

It is important to note that these symptoms can be representative of a number of ailments, to ensure you have a mold exposure health concern, requesting a mold inspection and seeking a professional medical diagnosis is imperative. Covering both angles will ensure you target mold as the predominant factor in your health issues. However, this is not to say mold may not play a role in your health concerns along with other factors. Either way, you must explore mold removal if any form of mold is found in the house. Moreover, you must work to prevent mold from reoccurring.

 

New Jersey House Mold Can Be Hazardous to Your Health:

In summary, mold growth is closely linked with health risks and if ignored can become costly. Mold can easily grow in damp and moist locations without being noticed due to the invisible nature of its humble beginnings. In addition, New Jersey house mold can cause respiratory health issues in healthy people exposed to it. However, in people with mold allergies or with immune sensitivity, exposure to mold can lead to more chronic issues. Therefore, knowing the symptoms of mold is important, which is why getting a New Jersey mold inspection and a doctor’s diagnosis are imperative to ensuring mold is the persistent issue. Eradicator Mold Remediation Services is essential to removing the health risks and as a property owner implementing mold prevention techniques can prevent mold activity from reoccurring. With the above in mind, mold does not have to dampen your mood or spoil your health any longer!

Eradicator Mold Remediation Services was formed with a passion to assist property owners eliminate damage that has been created by the after effects of water and moisture intrusion.

As a property owner your residential and/or commercial establishment is an investment. Eradicator understands the need to keep and maintain this value requires consistent attention to details. Our nationally certified staff understands that the presence of mold compromises such. We follow EPA guidelines and apply remediation protocols. Rest assure that our competent staff will do what ever it takes within our scope to restore and/or preserve that which is dear to your heart.

We are fully insured and NJ state certified. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and as our CEO consistently states “If the customer is happy then we will be happy.” As an organization we hold ourselves to a higher standard and we consistently strive to outperform our competitors by ensuring that with sincerity, honesty, and professionalism we uphold our Oath of Ethics. Whenever you are faced with a mold issue choose Eradicator Mold Remediation Services.

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