Category: Health Effects of Mold

Hidden Dangers: Why Mold Remediation Should Be Your Top Priority

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We all love the cozy feeling of home. It’s our sanctuary, the place where we unwind after a long day, raise our families, and make memories. But what if a silent, unseen intruder was slowly taking over, jeopardizing your health and the very structure of your relaxing space? We’re talking about mold.

Now, you might think, “A little mold? What’s the big deal?” Maybe you’ve seen a bit of mildew in the bathroom and shrugged it off. Perhaps there’s a faint, musty odor you’ve grown accustomed to. But trust us, ignoring these early warning signs is like ignoring a tiny crack in a dam – eventually, it can lead to a catastrophic flood.

Here are the top hidden dangers of mold (and why taking care of it should be your #1 priority).

Hidden Dangers for Your Health

  • Persistent Allergies: Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes that just won’t go away? Mold could be the culprit.
  • Asthma Aggravation: For those with asthma, mold spores can trigger severe attacks and make breathing difficult.
  • Respiratory Issues: Coughing, wheezing, and even more serious lung problems can be linked to mold exposure.
  • Unexplained Symptoms: Headaches, constant fatigue, and skin irritation can also be silent signals that mold is present in your home.

Hidden Dangers for Your Home

The dangers of mold go beyond your family’s health. Mold is a relentless force of nature when it finds a food source. It feeds on organic materials commonly found in our homes, such as:

  • Drywall: The very walls that provide structure and privacy.
  • Wood: Framing, flooring, and other essential structural components.
  • Insulation: Compromising your home’s energy efficiency and potentially creating more hidden growth areas.

Left unchecked, mold can literally eat away at these materials, weakening the structural integrity of your home and leading to significant and costly repairs down the road. Imagine having to replace entire sections of walls or deal with foundation issues caused by prolonged moisture and mold growth.

Why Mold Remediation Needs to Be Your Top Priority

Protecting your family’s health and preserving the value of your home should be paramount. That’s why professional mold remediation isn’t just a cleanup service – it’s an essential investment. We focus on:

  • Identifying the Root Cause: We don’t just treat the symptoms; we find and fix the underlying moisture problem to prevent future mold growth.
  • Safe and Effective Removal: Our team uses specialized equipment and techniques to safely and completely remove the mold without spreading harmful spores.
  • Prevention Strategies: We’ll provide you with expert advice and solutions to ensure mold doesn’t return to your home.

Contact RestoPros for Mold Remediation Services in the North Dallas Area

At RestoPros, we’re more than just a mold removal company. We’re your neighbors, dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our community. We have the expertise and the commitment to provide thorough and effective mold remediation services. So, don’t let the silent intruder take hold in your North Dallas, TX home. If you suspect a mold problem, even a small one, please take it seriously. It’s an investment in your family’s well-being and the long-term security of your property. Reach out for a professional assessment today – let us help you breathe easier and enjoy a truly healthy and safe home.

Natural Remedies for Mold Allergies

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Natural Remedies for Mold Allergies

Mold is fairly easy to spot in common spaces, and usually, where there’s water damage, there’s also mold. However, mold can also hide inside the walls, in the attic, and places that aren’t immediately accessible. Even still they can have a big impact on your day-to-day life, specifically when it comes to your health. Your indoor allergy symptoms may have been your first clue that you have mold in your house. To keep you from suffering in your own home, here are some natural remedies for mold allergies.

 

Neti Pot

 

A runny nose and nasal congestion are some of the mold allergy symptoms. Wiping and blowing your nose all day can rub it raw, and antihistamines can leave you feeling groggy. Instead, you might consider flushing your nasal passage, removing the germs and debris that lead to discomfort during allergy attacks.

 

A Neti pot works great for this: Just follow the instructions on the packaging to set it up, then pour water from the pot into one nostril, letting the stream run out of your other nostril. Temporary discomfort can bring you a lot of relief.

 

Dust Masks

 

Even if you don’t physically touch more, the spores that float around in the air can invade your airway. Ultimately, it’s these spores, breathed in, that cause your allergies. Having the mold removed is the best way to treat your mold allergies. Until you’re able to have the mold professionally removed from your home, however, a dust mask can bring you some relief from your allergy symptoms.

 

House Plants

 

What could possibly be more natural than a plant? The most natural remedy for mold allergies is indoor plants. Not only do house plants make the air cleaner in general, but there are certain types that can even fight against mold. These are the best indoor plants for mold prevention:

 

  • English Ivy
  • Peace Lily
  • Palm Plants
  • Snake Plant

 

Take Supplements

 

If you don’t trust medications, vitamin supplements can be a great, natural remedy for mold allergies. Specific vitamins can be especially beneficial in fighting your allergy symptoms. When you buy supplements, make sure they include these vitamins for best results:

 

  • Bioflavonoids
  • Flaxseed Oil
  • Probiotics
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Zinc

 

Professional Mold Remediation

 

The above natural remedies for mold allergies work great for treating the symptoms, but ultimately, the problem will persist until the mold is removed from your home. Because contact with mold is dangerous, you should never try to clean or remove mold yourself. Contact a mold remediation specialist at RestoPros to have your mold professionally cleaned and treated at the root to keep it from coming back.

 

Have questions? We’ve got answers. Call now to speak with one of our friendly representatives. They’ll put your mind at ease. From there, they’ll schedule an appointment for mold treatment at a time that works best for you. Delay any longer! Keep yourself, your family, and your home healthy by calling RestoPros now!

Long-Term Health Effects of Mold Exposure

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Long-Term Health Effects of Mold Exposure

You know that being around mold isn’t good for you, but you’re not really sure what will happen if you endure mold exposure. If anything, you’re probably more familiar with the short-term effects of mold, typical allergy symptoms like watery eyes and wheezing. However, the longer you experience mold exposure, the more severe your symptoms will be. These are the long-term health effects of mold exposure.

Short-Term Health Effects of Mold Exposure

Just to highlight the more widely known symptoms of mold exposure, here are the short-term negative side effects of mold. These allergy symptoms include the traditional ailments associated with allergies along with a few more severe symptoms.

  • Itchiness
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Runny Nose
  • Watery Eyes
  • Wheezing
  • Coughing
  • Asthmatic Reactions
  • Rash
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Long-Term Health Effects of Mold Exposure

The symptoms above don’t just present a mild inconvenience. They can make indoor living insufferable where mold is present. Long-term mold exposure leads to much more serious health conditions like the following.

Lung Bleeding

People with compromised immune systems are particularly impacted by mold exposure. Long-term exposure to those with autoimmune diseases can cause lung issues beyond respiratory troubles. Lung infections can lead to bleeding lungs, which is clearly a very serious medical condition that requires emergency intervention.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis can be linked with bleeding lungs since this condition is another way of saying “lung scarring.” However, it’s better to use its proper name, as scarring suggests that a wound once existed and now only leaves behind a mark. Pulmonary fibrosis is an ongoing disease that makes the lungs inflexible and keeps those affected from being able to take deep breaths.

Memory Loss

Aside from the physical side effects of mold exposure, there are also neurological and cognitive side effects. Generally, short-term exposure can lead to feeling lightheaded or confused. Imagine being in that state for a long period of time. Of course your memory would also be impacted because your state of mind during your past experiences was compromised.

Pregnancy Complications

Mold doesn’t just negatively impact your body. It can also affect your unborn child if you’re pregnant. If your body, the metaphorical hospital building for your baby, is compromised, then your baby won’t have a safe place to grow and develop. Babies born from pregnant mothers who endured mold exposure are also more likely to be born with respiratory troubles.

Cancer

The worst long-term side effect of mold is cancer. It’s extremely unlikely to get cancer from mold, but it can happen, especially if someone is around unmanaged black mold for prolonged periods of time. Of course, if mold is visible, then it’s not likely for this to occur at all. However, if mold grows inside the walls, then it might not be obvious that someone is experiencing black mold exposure.

Call RestoPros for Mold Remediation

If you’re experiencing the short-term health effects of mold, call RestoPros for mold removal and remediation right away, before you start to develop the more long-term health effects of mold exposure. Call the number at the top of the screen to reach our office and schedule an appointment today.

Protect Your Kids From Mold This Baby Safety Month

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The team at RestoPros understands the importance of keeping our children safe, secure and happy at all times. As mold remediation experts, we understand the potential health effects mold growth can have on babies and young children. To mark the beginning of this National Baby Safety Month, we’re going to tell you a little bit about how you can protect your kids from mold!

Health Effects of Mold on Children

Before we tell you how you can protect your kids from mold, we suggest you read up a little bit about how mold can negatively impact the health of children.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Institute of Medicine found “limited or suggestive evidence” that exposure to damp indoor environments can lead to shortness of breath and other respiratory illness in generally healthy children. In addition, there could potentially be a link between early mold exposure to development of asthma in some children, especially those who are prone to asthma developments.

If your child already has asthma, mold spores they inhale can cause airways and lungs to constrict, leading to shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. While there is still some research to be done on the link between adverse health problems and mold, there is no harm in taking the right precautions to keep your children safe from mold.

Get Rid of Indoor Dampness

The most common reason behind why mold continues to infest homes is excessive dampness and moisture. Mold is a fungus that primarily grows in moist and damp environments. Therefore, the best way to prevent respiratory reactions to mold, is to eliminate its ideal environment for growth. Here are some ways you can get rid of indoor moisture and dampness to protect your kids from mold.

  • Don’t Leave Damp Items Around

Mold can start to spread between 24-48 hours in excessively damp areas. Keep items dry to prevent mold. When you’re done using a towel after the shower, don’t throw it on the floor or in the hamper. Instead, hang it up to dry. Or put it in the washer to wash immediately. If you have older children, you can train them to do this too.

  • Check for Leaks

Inspect your bathtub, bathroom and kitchen sinks, and toilet to ensure there aren’t any leaks. You could have leaks because of deteriorated caulking, which can lead to mold.

  •  Have Proper Ventilation

Properly ventilate areas where there is potential for moisture such as your laundry room, bathroom and kitchen.

  • Wipe Everything Down

Whenever you’re done using your sink or shower, any splashed water can collect in corners and lead to the ideal moisture content for mold. Take a minute to squeegee your bathroom walls or use a paper towel to wipe down the sides of your sink. This is a great cleanliness lesson to teach your kids as well!

Use a Dehumidifier

A dehumidifier is a great appliance to have, especially if you live in a humid climate. Dehumidifiers give you greater control of the humidity and moisture in your home. The ideal humidity for your home should be between 30 and 50 percent. Dehumidifiers come in many sizes and you can choose one that fits your needs and budget. In addition, they can prevent allergens that are active in humid environments. Read our ultimate guide to dehumidifiers to learn more about these convenient appliances.

Educate Your Kids About Mold

It’s never to early to start educating our children about the wonders of science (and the horrors of mold). To educate your kids about fungus and mold, there are many science experiments you can do that can increase your children’s observation skills and help them develop a love for science. In addition, these experiments can be great boredom busters.

Avoid Areas with High Mold Counts

If your child has asthma or is relatively prone to respiratory illnesses, it is best to try to avoid areas where there are high mold counts. Higher counts of mold spores can be found in places where there are compost piles, cut grass and wooded areas.

Protect Your Kids from Mold with RestoPros

We hope this list of ways to protect your kids from mold is a helpful and informative start to National Baby Safety Month. If you would like to learn more about mold prevention and removal, get in touch with the experts at RestoPros. We provide services such as mold testing, mold remediation and water damage restoration. Call us today at 855-587-3786 or schedule an appointment online!