Mold: A Hidden Danger in Your Home

MOLD: A HIDDEN DANGER IN YOUR HOME COMMON CA USES OF MOLD • Mold needs moisture and air to grow • May begin to grow after water damage from flooding or leaking • Grows on moist, organic surfaces at normal indoor temperatures WHERE MOLD CAN BE FOUND Mold spores are everywhere-both indoors and outdoors • Conditions must be right for mold to begin to grow indoors Found in damp areas such as: Attic insulation beneath a leaky roof Bathrooms Drywall surfaces after a leak Basements THE HEALTH HAZARDS OF MOLD • Prolonged exposure to mold may cause flu-like symptoms, dizziness, or headaches • Individuals with suppressed immune systems or lung disease are particularly susceptible to mold's ill effects THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA MAY EXPERIENCE: • SKIN RASH • ITCHINESS • IRRITATED EYES • COUGH AND CONGESTION WHY YOU NEEDA PROFESSIONAL TO REMOVE MOLD • TRAINING Professionals have the proper training and experience to safely remove mold • IDENTIFICATION Professionals know how to identify mold and its sources, even in non-visible areas • ATTENTION TO DETAIL Professionals remove mold, contain the damage, and ensure mold won't return INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: The Mold Dr. www.themolddr.com Mold Remediation and Construction Services, Inc. The "Mold Dr Sources: http://www.epa.gov/iedmold1/moldguide.html http://www.weather.com/activities/health/allergies/mold/health_effects.html http://www.realtor.org/realtororg.nsf/pages/moldfaq http://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm http://www.epa.gov/iedmoldi/mold_remediation.html http://www.iicrc.org/consumers/care/mold-remediation/