FAQs

Mold Removal FAQs

Q. What health affects does exposure to mold cause?

Itching or irritation of the eyes, nose, and skin.
Skin rash
Sinus infection or congestion
Sneezing/coughing
Upper or Lower respiratory infections
Fatigue
Frequent Headaches
Trouble concentrating, memory lapses, confusion
Mood swings, anxiety, depression
Chronic aches and pains
Digestive problems
Long term memory loss

Q. Where is mold frequently located?

Basements near walls that have seepage problems
On attic walls, insulation, and ceilings near rook leaks
On and around wooden joists near pipe condensation
Under or around leaking air conditioning units
Near broken windows or broken window frames
Underneath wallpaper in poorly insulated/paneled areas
Near foundation cracks
On and around faulty external vents
Under linoleum near a sink leak
Under leaky sinks
On and around building infestation problems
On the underside of moist carpeting
Under wall paneling
Under wallpaper
Behind wallboard
Wet papers
On anything that contains cellulose, a food source for mold

Q. What are the major types of mold?

Stachybotrys is one member of a group of molds. These molds produce airborne toxins. These molds can cause breathing difficulties, dizziness, memory and hearing loss, and flulike symptoms.
Cladosporium and Penicillium are more commonly found molds but these molds can cause allergic reactions, asthma, breathing problems, sinus infections, headaches, coughing and eye and throat irritation.
Memnoniella and Aspergillus versicolor are two types of mold that can produce airborne toxins. They produce mycotoxins and can cause even worse problems. These problems are chronic fatigue, loss of balance and memory, irritability and difficulty speaking.

Q. What is the best way to remove mold from my home?

First you need to call a professional, and have quality testing performed to find out what kind of molds you are dealing with. The mold inspectors at Fresh can do all the necessary testing from a visual inspection, to surface sampling, to air sampling which finds mold that is hidden behind walls.

Second if mold is present in signifficant amounts,

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