Mold and Indoor Air Quality
On average, people spend between 80 to 90 percent of their time indoors. With that statistic in mind, it's not hard to understand how important to your health it is that the air in your home is free of contaminants, especially mold spores.
Intrusion of mold into the indoor environment can cause serious health problems if left unchecked. The information you will find in the Mold and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) section of this website is dedicated to informing home and business owners of the potential health problems that are possible from exposure to toxic types of mold.. both what you can see, and what you can't see.
Courtesy Care is certified by the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) in Mold Remediation.
Our trained mold remediation technicians can perform testing of your home for mold contamination, giving you valuable information that will help you insure that your home and family remain healthy and free from the effects of mold contamination.
If our Certified Mold Inspector finds mold contamination in your home, we at Courtesy Care offer our mold remediation services and will return your home to a healthy state.
What is Mold?
Molds are fungi. Molds grow throughout the natural and constructed (indoor) environment. Tiny particles of mold are present in indoor and outdoor air. In nature, molds help break down dead materials and can be found growing on soil, foods, plant matter, and other items. Molds produce microscopic cells called "spores" which are very tiny and spread easily through the air. Live spores act like seeds, forming new mold growths (colonies) when they find the right conditions.
What does mold need to grow?
Mold only needs a few simple things to grow and multiply:
- Moisture
- Nutrients
- Suitable place to grow
Of these, controlling excess moisture is the key to preventing and stopping indoor mold growth.
Should I be concerned about mold in my home?
Mold should not be permitted to grow and multiply indoors. When this happens, health problems can occur and building materials, goods and furnishings may be damaged.