Poor interior air quality can substantially affect your family’s health. When you have found a home you want to purchase, during the inspection period, one of the more serious issues you need to investigate is the interior air quality and the potential issues that may cause mold or other breathing hazards in the home. The Insiders sit down with Nick, from Certified Indoor Environmental (www.certifiedmoldcleaning.com
Episode 24: Mold & Interior Air Quality
Poor interior air quality can substantially affect your family’s health. When you have found a home you want to purchase, during the inspection period, one of the more serious issues you need to investigate is the interior air quality and the potential issues that may cause mold or other breathing hazards in the home. The Insiders sit down with Nick, from Certified Indoor Environmental (www.certifiedmoldcleaning.com) to discuss the broad scope of mold, allergens, and some simple fixes to improving interior air quality issues.
Download: Attic Mold – FAQ
FAQ
Should I test for Mold?
Generally, it is not necessary to identify the species of mold growing in the residence, and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) does not recommend routine sampling for molds.
Current evidence indicates that allergies are the type of diseases most often associated with molds.
No matter what type of mold is present, you should arrange for its removal.
How do Molds Affect People?
Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (Mycotoxins).
Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Everyone has different tolerance levels, yet can trigger a wide range or reactions:
- Allergies, nasal and sinus congestion, headaches, asthma, respiratory disease.
- Symptoms will typically dissipate after exposure has been eliminated.
For more information visit:
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldbasics.html
