What is Mold?

Mold is a type of fungus that consists of small organisms that are found everywhere. It’s in nature, in the air you breathe and in your home. They can appear in different colors, including black, white, orange, green or even purple. Outdoors, mold plays an important role in nature, its role is to decompose dead organic matter such as dead leaves, plants and trees.

Inside a house, molds thrive on moisture and an organic substrate (food source) such as gypsum, paint, wood, etc. Mold can also grow on damp, dirty surfaces like cement, insulation, or even glass. In short, if the conditions are favorable, they will reproduce by means of tiny light spores which travel in the air. This is how the occupants of a house are exposed to mold, to various degrees, every day.

In small amounts, mold spores are usually harmless, but when they land on a damp place in your home, they can start to grow and create mold foci. When mold grows on a surface, they seek to multiply by releasing more spores into the air which, in turn, will form other mold outbreaks. If more mold spores are inhaled, people who are more sensitive to mold can experience multiple health problems such as irritation, itching, nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, abnormal shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, dizziness and even vomiting.

As there can be several sources of humidity that cause mold development in a home, it is therefore important to consult a mold removal specialist in order to identify and correct the causes that contributed to forming a mold foci in your home. To get more information on mold, mold testing or other mold removal services, speak to one of our mold specialists by calling 438-800-2046. Mold Removal & Asbestos Remediation EcoRenov: a team specializing in sustainable mold removal and remediation at the best price in town!