Mold Contamination
Important Notice of Awareness of Mold Contamination
Concern about indoor exposure to mold has been increasing as the public becomes aware that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions. Mold can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are different forms of mold that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors. Mold can reproduce by making spores that usually cannot be seen without magnification. Mold spores waft through the indoor and oudoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoor, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. Molds gradually destroy the things they grow on.