How Mold Can Effect Your Health & Home

Mold Removal in Charlotte, NC & Myrtle Beach, SC

Many people are unaware of the serious effects exposure to mold can have on your health and home. While mold may seem mostly harmless, it can decrease air quality of your home and cause serious damage.

Over time, exposure to mold can cause both minor and major health effects depending on the type of mold. There are many different types of mold, some being more toxic than others. An extremely common type of toxic mold is black mold. Black mold is usually found in water-damaged homes or buildings. While symptoms may seem minor at first, prolonged exposure to black mold can result in death in extreme cases. While non-toxic types of mold are also common and may not cause serious health concerns, it can also make you and your home uncomfortable. Living with mold can cause regular headaches, runny nose, coughing, and sneezing. If you have asthma, these symptoms can worsen or trigger asthma attacks. You can also be more susceptible to serious symptoms from mold if you have allergies or have a weakened immune system due to other illnesses. Children and the elderly are also more at risk for more severe symptoms when it comes to mold.

Not only can mold cause health concerns, but it can also damage your home. The look and smell of mold is never pleasant, however, the issue of mold runs deeper than that. Mold destroys the materials that it grows on. This can cause structural damage to your home if mold is growing in or on your walls. Mold can also cause decay to wood. Leaving mold untreated can not only cause more damage in the long run, but it can also make for a hefty bill to try fix these damages.

If you have mold in your home, don't let it continue to grow. Take control of the situation now and prevent future health issues and damage to your home. Eastern Environmental provides mold removal services to residents and businesses of Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington, NC, as well as Myrtle Beach, SC. Keep your family, customers, or employees happy and healthy! Contact us today for a free quote.

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