Concerned About Mold In Your Home?

Do your closets, basement or attic smell musty? Do you see black spots on the ceiling above your shower or behind your clothes dryer? If so, you have a mold problem.

Molds are microscopic organisms that exist everywhere, indoors and out. Mold becomes a problem when it finds damp spots to latch onto. If the moisture level in your home is not controlled, the humidity created by the damp areas will create an ideal place for mold to grow.

It's common knowledge that mold can affect your health. Mold spores are small enough to be breathed in, so any place with high mold levels is unsafe for you and your family. And while mold can be potentially lethal to those more susceptible (babies, the elderly, and those with asthma, allergies, immune suppressions or lung diseases) everyone should minimize their exposure to mold for their own safety. In fact, continued exposure to mold can cause you to develop an allergy to mold!

The effects of mold exposure are innumerable: congestion, cough, watery eyes, runny nose, skin irritations, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, nose bleeds, respiratory scarring, liver damage, and even memory loss. While some of these symptoms will cease once you stop the exposure, some are irreversible.

So, what can you do to protect your family from the harmful effects of mold exposure?

First, don't be fooled: many DIY mold removal methods are ineffective and a waste of time. Air cleaners, for example, won't help. While they may be able to remove some mold spores from the air, they'll do nothing to get rid of the spores that have already landed. Another common misconception is that you can just paint or caulk over mold to cover it up. Not only is this not true, but it will also cause your paint to peel right off the wall.

If your home gets flooded, you have no more than one day to get everything completely dried before mold begins to grow. Once mold has had the time it needs to grow on floors, walls, and ceilings, it will be too late to simply "clean it off." You will be facing total replacement of everything from wallpaper to drywall, carpet padding to stud beams.

When it comes to mold, unless it is contained to a very small area, it is generally best not to try to tackle it yourself.

If you suspect you have a mold problem in your home, call Renewit. Our team of experts will:
* Remove physical mold
* Clean or dispose of any contaminated materials
* Vacuum and air filter airborne spores

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Call 585.473.7821 or check us out at http://renewitwaterdamage.com/mold-cleaning-restoration-services.htm!