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Mold is unsightly, but its presence indoors has implications for more serious considerations than aesthetics. Here are compelling reasons why Manhattan mold removal is necessary to prevent health problems.

Mold Plus Moisture: A Formula for Illness

Water is essential for mold growth, so damp places such as bathrooms and basements are vulnerable to infestations. These damp spaces may also be filled with dust mites, bacteria, products resulting from mold breakdown and particulates from the surface materials where mold grows.

In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a comprehensive report including findings of a relationship between time spent in damp indoor areas and development of upper respiratory symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. IOM concluded these damp spaces constitute a public heath problem.

Dangers of Mold Exposure

Authors of other publications have been even more definitive in recognizing mold exposure as the source of illnesses including:

• Immune responses such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a condition in which lungs become inflamed from inhaling mold spores

• Aspergillosis and other lung infections, particularly in people with an existing lung illness

• Eye, nose and throat irritation

Subsequent studies found a correlation between mold exposure and respiratory symptoms in young children as well as new-onset asthma in employees working in a moldy, water-damaged office.

Stern Mold: Manhattan Mold Removal Experts

Our eco-friendly MoldExterm program eliminates mold without intrusive procedures that can actually aggravate the problem. Contact us to schedule a free mold inspection and consultation with our Manhattan mold removal technicians.

Mold spores tend to behave unpredictably. In contrast, what is predictable is the negative effects mold spores produce in vulnerable individuals. Close to a third of the U.S. is at higher risk of experiencing mold-related health issues due to their genetic makeup. Do you already suspect that you’re suffering is caused by hidden mold problems? Stern Mold’s NYC mold removal experts will help you identify any mold problems!

Breaking News “Mold Hideouts Revealed”

Is there a  mold spore meet’n’greet taking place at your home or business? Check out these three spore tip-offs that trusted NYC mold removal professionals know will help you:

1. Feel the heat!

Say what? What does “feel the heat” even mean? Well, in terms of bathrooms, laundry areas and cooking spaces, moisture abounds. If you feel there is excessive, lingering moist heat, enlist the NYC mold team’s finest!  Airflow is Enemy Number One to mold growth. A proper ventilation system keeps the flow going and prevents mold colonies from starting!

2. Keep it Clean.

Give special cleaning care to your air conditioning unit. Spores trapped inside the unit can make another appearance and re-enter a space if not addressed.

3. Play Leak Detective

Mold is sneaky, cowering behind walls, in materials and where leaky pipes dampen drywall. You can be a key detective on the case to protect your loved one’s health!

Contact Stern Mold’s NYC mold removal team today to schedule an appointment to keep you safe from what you can’t see!

“Fungal growth,” “mildew,” “spores” – no matter what word we select to describe this invasive species more widely known as mold, one vital fact remains: Mold spores are a constant threat to a higher quality of life. Over 1.5 million mold types are known to exist.

What happens when the most vulnerable members of society, our children, come in contact with one of the more harmful types of mold spores? Stern Mold’s Manhattan mold removal team use their expertise to diagnose if your home needs mold remediation, so your children don’t suffer the health impacts from exposure.

Is it Worth Another Look?

You as a fully-grown adult may not be as sensitive to mold exposure as a child because their vital organs are still developing. Look for mold exposure signs in your child to determine if mold may be affecting his/her health. Here are some of the many respiratory afflictions that plague children exposed to mold:

• Flu-like symptoms

• Fatigue

• Congestion

• Perpetual itchy/runny nose

• Sneezes/Coughing

• Asthmatic-type attacks (wheezing, shortness of breath)

Chronic health issues in your household point to a significant mold problem. Check below to see if your child has been dealing with any of these life-altering symptoms:

• Disorientation/dizziness

• Depression/anxiety

• Irregular heartbeat

• Migraines/headaches

• Muscle pain

• Trembling/shakes

• Vomiting

These symptoms could indicate that toxic black mold is in the air. Black mold exposure can lead to brain bleeds, organ damage and more. Contact our Manhattan Mold Removal team today if you or your child is suffering from similar symptoms.