Stern Mold

You’ve probably heard tales regarding black mold and health issues related to contaminated buildings… But what’s the real story?

The CDC and EPA inspire confusion over mold and health issues
Though the CDC denies a correlation between mold and health issues, the EPA sustains molds have the potential to cause serious illness. Once inside the sinuses and lungs of susceptible individuals, mold spores colonize the body. Reproducing and metabolizing, the spores excrete mycotoxins, poisoning the blood and attacking the immune system.

Symptoms of black mold exposure include:

• Irritation to the eyes, skin, throat, nose, and lungs of mold-allergic and non-allergic individuals.

• Hay fever symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, and red eyes.

• Skin rashes or dermatitis.

• Immediate or delayed allergic reactions.

• Asthma attacks.

Where is black mold hiding?
Black mold needs a consistently moist environment to grow and reproduce. It hides in the nooks and crannies of high cellulose, low nitrogen materials. It loves to grow on paper, fiberboard, drywall, fiberglass insulation, under floorboards – even on dust and lint. If you have attempted to remove this mold with soap and water – you’re only scratching the surface.

Guarding against mold

• Have a free home inspection for mold.

• Limit standing moisture, paying special attention  high humidity areas such as kitchens, showers, bathrooms, and utility areas containing washers, water heaters, and pipes.

• If mold issues are identified, address them promptly – furnishings and building materials must be dried within 24-48 to prevent colonies from forming.

Avoid toxic mold and health issues. Contact Stern Mold and remove mold from your home and your life today.