Have Mold in Your Home? Contact a Restoration Company

It's important to understand what mold is and why it grows. Every kind of mold is a fungus, and share biology with mushrooms and lichens, for example. The mold that is toxic to people is relatively uncommon in the fungi world, meaning most kinds aren't dangerous. However, some are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be mitigated and completely removed.

That means reaching out to a a mold damage repair company is the best plan. This is because if you see mold, there is probably hidden mold behind walls, in attics and elsewhere.

Before you schedule an appointment with any expert, make sure that they are licensed and registered properly and that they are certified by trade organizations such as the Restoration Industry Association, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and Contractor Connection. The State Office of Consumer Protection is a good place to start, and you can check for affiliations such as as the Restoration Industry Association, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and Contractor Connection. You may also make sure the company knows and follows federal mold cleanup recommendations whether your mold is in a business or a residence.

Mold damage that is allowed to grow releases spores, which fly like dandelion seeds and can harm your possessions very quickly. If you don't, parasitic fungi will continue to feast on your structure and will ruin your things. Some molds, those that release mycotoxins, can also cause major health problems ranging from brain damage. Mold can be especially harmful to infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.

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