If you think you might have a mold problem in your home, you have probably gone to Google to seek advice and information. There is so much mis-information out there about mold. At Clean Earth Restorations, we are San Diego’s mold removal experts. The core of our business is helping homeowners and business owners deal with mold in their buildings, both identifying when mold creates a health hazard and helping restore the property to its pre-mold condition. Knowing what to do when you see mold is important for determining your next step. Don’t let a small mold problem become a giant one!
There are common household molds that are not considered toxic mold, but they can still make you feel sick. According to Prevention Magazine, understanding what mold is dangerous is critical:
“Mold comes in thousands of different strains, but only a few, including the notorious Stachybotrys chartarum, aka black mold, produce toxins. Researchers acknowledge that these toxins are potent enough to cause serious problems in healthy people. But they are still debating whether people are actually exposed to high enough concentrations to cause major illness. “There isn’t yet sufficient evidence to prove or disprove this,” says Stephen C. Redd, MD, chief of the air pollution branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
However, there is already plenty of evidence that all molds can potentially cause rashes, headaches, dizziness, nausea, allergic reactions (like hay fever), and asthma attacks. In people with weakened immune systems, they can cause serious lung infections.”
– The Suprising Truth about Mold, Prevention Magazine
One thing is clear – if you have more than one square foot of mold in your home or business you need to hire a professional mold remediation service. When looking to hire a professional company, experts say:
- Ask the firm that you are considering hiring to follow professional guidelines, such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s mold document. See it here.
- Check the company’s references, reviews and BBB rating
- Look for a company that is affiliated with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Clean Earth Restorations meets all of these guidelines. They matter!
Call us today at 888-471-6653. We can help.
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