Research tells us that there are thousands different types of mold present in our environment. Each mold is different and like a kaleidoscope no mold is the exactly the same and many have the potential to cause problems with your health and the structure integrity of your property. Prevention, intervention and early testing is the key to reducing your liability.
Here is a list of few common types of mold that present in most of the house:
- Aspergillus: it is very common mold. It is very allergenic. It can cause infection to the people with weak immune system. Aspergillus can grow on soil, paper, walls etc.
- Penicillium: Penicillium is one of the most common molds present in every home. It grows in bread, fruit, food, building material, etc. it is allergenic and some of its species is very toxic and unhealthy to Hyman beings.
- Cladosporium: very common mold. It is commonly found on the dead plant, wood, food, straw, textile etc. These types of mold can cause hay fever, asthma, pulmonary condition etc.
- Stachybotrys: It is found in indoor mainly on wet and damp places. It is also called toxic black mold. Or black mold It produce toxic spores called mycotoxins which is very harmful. It is known for causing headache, asthma, skin disease, lungs problem and even cancer.
These are some common type of mold found in homes. These are the most common species of mold which can cause serious problems. The best way to know what you are dealing is with mold testing done by a certified individual. Once you know what is going on with your indoor air quality you can take the necessary actions to have the toxic removed. Once you have this complete you will need a post clearance mold test done by a professional industrial hygienist or certified mold test evaluate your property and determine that your indoor air quality is back to acceptable levels.
One thing that almost all experts agree on is that mold needs water or moisture to grow and survive. This can come from a roof leak, flooding, cracks in your foundation, and lack of proper ventilation, clogged gutters, or indoor planted pots. The ideal temperature of mold ranges from 68 to 85 degrees. To control mold and mildew growth it is critical that you identify the moisture source and correct. When you keep your humidity below 50% it will for mold and mildew to grow and spread inside your property.
The spores are what can cause you to become sick. These spores are microscopic and are airborne which means they can land on almost anything. If they come in contact with moisture they will start to grow and reproduce. As the spore count increase you may start to have mold allergies symptoms. These include headaches, rashes, cough, runny eyes, nasal congestion or increases fever. These symptoms depend on the type of mold, the length of exposure, the spore count and the health of the individual exposed.