What is Mold?

Mold is a fungus that reproduces by creating small spores that work like seeds forming new mold growths when they find the right conditions. Every home has mold spores of all kinds in the air, black mold, Stachybotrys Chartrum, and Penicillium to name a few. So, “what is mold?”; is a common question

What Does Mold Look Like?

Some common signs of mold in a home include the discoloration of surfaces. Mold can cause surfaces to change color to white, green, or black. It is important to pay attention to these warning signs since molds produce allergens.

With mold, what you can see is only the tip of the iceberg. 10% of Mold you see… 90% of Mold is microscopic. Most of the suspended airborne particles are too small to see; yet small enough to be respired (breathed into the lungs) which causes damage to your home, sickness and disease in people and pets. These invisible particles are a serious health risk concern.

Can You Smell Mold

Trust your senses, the nose knows all. If something smells funny or bad, there is a reason for it. The nose knows. That musty basement smell is a giveaway that something is wrong. If you think you have a mold problem…you probably do. Mold spores and bacteria cultures that form on wet surfaces can expose serious health problems to you and your family. The elderly, those with allergies and those with weak immune systems are vulnerable to a variety of illnesses due to mold spores and bacteria caused by a damp basement.