Mold Testing and Air Quality Testing
(414) 698-3846
About MoldMost people spend 90% of their time in their home and not aware of the health hazards created by Mold. Water is the real problem. When organic building materials and/or storage materials get wet/damp, mold quickly forms and destroys these materials. Mold spreads by shedding microscopic spores in the air. Mold spores travel through the air and we breathe them in –sometimes in large enough amounts that are unhealthy.
Indoor mold types that can damage your home and health include: • Aspergillus / Penicillium / Trichoderma • Stachybotrys / Chaetomium / Ulocladium • Cladosporium / Alternaria / Curvularia What does mold do when growing in a building? • Ruin building materials • Destroy personal possessions • Can cause allergies • Can trigger asthma Please click below to schedule your Mold Test and/or Air Quality Test. Call today! (414) 698-3846 Mold FactFacts about mold you need to know:
• Water is the problem, mold is the result of excess water • Mold can grow and produce spores in as little as 24 – 48 hours • Most thrive in temperatures we feel comfortable in • Airborne mold can be inhaled • Presence of mold growth can impact your health, at home, the office or school How can you become exposed: • Breathing in spores from air • Skin contact from handling moldy items • Eating moldy foods • Contact with moldy clothing, carpet, drapes, furniture, fabric & leather |
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Health Effects of Mold
• Allergic Reaction (Most Common): Caused by inhalation or direct contact with mold
• Asthma (Second Most Common): Mold spores can trigger an attack and make asthma worse
• Hypersensitivity: Developed after acute or chronic exposure
• Opportunistic Infections: Cause disease in rare circumstances
• Asthma (Second Most Common): Mold spores can trigger an attack and make asthma worse
• Hypersensitivity: Developed after acute or chronic exposure
• Opportunistic Infections: Cause disease in rare circumstances
Red Flags: If you answer YES to any of the following questions, it is recommend
you TEST right away.
Have you had recent indoor water event?
• 50% of all homes have been water compromised (even brand new homes) • Common causes: (Recent severe storm (wind and rain), Construction defects, Poor filtration in HVAC, Plumbing problems, Improper insulation, ventilation or grading, Basement floods or leaks, Roof /ceiling leaks, Presence of items that are damaged by water) Have you seen visible "mold" or any substances that look like? Velvety, Slimy, White, Black, Green, Pink, Smelly, Discoloration Call today! (414) 698-3846 |
Where to Check for Visible Mold
• Bathroom (Around the bathtub or shower, Around & Under sink, Under & Behind Toilet, Around bathroom vanity,
• Kitchen (Around & Under the sink where leakage might occur, Behind and Under Refrigerator
• Floors, wall cavities and ceilings directly above or below a bathroom or kitchen
• Other Places (Attic & Basement Spaces, Laundry Area, Around Water Heater, Around & Inside AC Unit & Vents, Garage (Especially when directly attached to entrance of home), Clothing, Carpet & Rugs, Behind vinyl wall coverings, Surface walls behind furniture
• Kitchen (Around & Under the sink where leakage might occur, Behind and Under Refrigerator
• Floors, wall cavities and ceilings directly above or below a bathroom or kitchen
• Other Places (Attic & Basement Spaces, Laundry Area, Around Water Heater, Around & Inside AC Unit & Vents, Garage (Especially when directly attached to entrance of home), Clothing, Carpet & Rugs, Behind vinyl wall coverings, Surface walls behind furniture
Do You Experience Any Sensitivity?
Exposure to mold is known to cause:
• Itching or irritation of the eyes, nose, throat or skin. • Burning sensation on skin or rashes • Sinus infections or congestion (runny nose) • Musty odor • Respiratory problems (sneezing or coughing) • Frequent or onset headaches or migraines • Changes in breathing patterns • Fatigue Call today! (414) 698-3846 |
Why You Should Test?
• To answer the question, “Do I have a hidden mold growing in my home?”
• To know what kind of mold you may have
• To avoid unseen potential health risks
• To maintain the healthy state of your home
• To solve building defects such as dry rot, warping and deterioration of your home
• To avoid future expense of a massive remediation
• Peace of mind when buying or selling a house
Call today! (414) 698-3846
• To know what kind of mold you may have
• To avoid unseen potential health risks
• To maintain the healthy state of your home
• To solve building defects such as dry rot, warping and deterioration of your home
• To avoid future expense of a massive remediation
• Peace of mind when buying or selling a house
Call today! (414) 698-3846
Final words
• Protect your property and possessions
• Identify the RED Flags that can indicate a water problem
• The value of testing is that it identifies and determines the cause of a mold problem
• Testing is the first step in correction of a mold problem
• Be proactive and find problems before they get large and expensive
• Mold testing is not a real estate deal breaker – it can be cleaned
Call today! (414) 698-3846
• Identify the RED Flags that can indicate a water problem
• The value of testing is that it identifies and determines the cause of a mold problem
• Testing is the first step in correction of a mold problem
• Be proactive and find problems before they get large and expensive
• Mold testing is not a real estate deal breaker – it can be cleaned
Call today! (414) 698-3846