Thursday, March 31, 2011

Household Mold

Household Mold



Household mold has names such as Stachybotrys, Aspergillum, and Cladosporium. What they all have in common is that they are hazardous to your health and your family, and they can infect even the cleanest home.



Call us now to identify and safely remove household mold.

Dial 404-721-1632 in Georgia or 904-701-3711 in

Florida and talk to a technician for a free estimate.


The most common sources of mold:







  • A hidden leak inside walls


  • An undiscovered roof leak


  • Any kind of water intrusion, such as a pipe break









  • Structural moisture that was not thoroughly dried following a water event


  • Uncurbed humidity




Moisture from any source will be absorbed by building materials including wood, insulation, drywall and plywood. While dry rot and structural damage are obvious risks, the health threat from household mold is the most immediate concern. Your first clue may be a musty odor. You or a family member may already be suffering a reaction such as burning eyes, dry cough or skin rashes.




Call us for mold inspection, testing and removal. We maintain the most advanced technology available, utilize industry and government standard methods for safely cleaning up mold, and all of our technicians have earned the IICRC – the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certificate.



Why homeowners take household mold seriously:




The species Stachybotrys thrives on water damaged building material such as insulation, sheet rock, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, and more. This black, slimy growth often grows unnoticed for a period of time. It feeds on hidden moisture. This common fungus produces what are called mycotoxins, which are very toxic. They are suspected of causing cancer and have been known to suppress the body’s natural defenses against infection.




Aspergillus varieties of household mold are proven to cause human disease. It also produces dangerous mycotoxins and is known for the speed with which it grows on a wide variety of surfaces. The danger in this species comes when the fungus is inhaled and begins to grow in the lungs, forming a ball.




Cladosporium looks either dark green or black and can resemble velour or chalk. It is often found on the surface of fiberglass duct liners when there is a duct leak or excessive humidity buildup. These fungi cause skin lesions, sinus infections, asthma, and lung infections.







  • As you can see there are different species of common household mold, but all need to be taken care of before excessive amounts result in serious health effects. Even pets are not immune to the health hazard.

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