Various Types of Mold
Various Types of Mold
There are thousands of kinds of mold that have the potential of infesting and
poisoning you and your place of residence. On the bright side, not every kind of
mold is poisonous. On the darker side, it is beyond the bounds of possibility
that the typical person is going to be able to ascertain without question
whether mold you encountered in your home is poisonous. A test should be
performed by a professional so that an accurate analysis of the mold is made.
This entire procedure of analyzing and getting rid of the mold in your home can
be quite expensive. Mold can be harmful to your home and to your physical
well-being. In comparison, molds are like bed bugs; they spread easily and can
contaminate your entire home.
Allergenic mold, toxic mold, and black mold are three of the most prevalent
kinds of mold that are cultivated on our planet. Every kind of mold will evoke
symptoms similar to those you would experience with allergies. A portion of
black molds are toxic, but this still does not put them in a synonymous
classification.
Molds can appear in a variety of colors. The most typical are shades of white,
green, and black. Each type of mold produces and gives off spores that are so
tiny they can’t be seen without the aid of a microscope. At all times of the day
mold surrounds everyone.
Toxic mold is the most harmful mold to have in your place of residence of all
the varying varieties. It can bring about life-threatening upper lung infections
and inflammation of the brain resulting in such conditions as encephalitis, a
sleeping sickness, which can be deadly. If you believe there may be toxic mold
in your home, immediate action needs to be taken, and removal should be done by
a trained professional.
Another prevalent variety of mold is allergenic mold. It can bring on symptoms
similar to those if you were, for example, allergic to a cat. Out of everyone,
small children and the elderly will become ill at a more accelerated pace.
Symptoms may include itchy, oozing eyes, nose congestion, and raw throat. If
these symptoms return quite frequently or don’t seem to ever go away completely,
you should see your family physician. Be cognizant, though, that a misdiagnosis
isn’t uncommon.
What about black molds? They can be allergenic or toxic in nature, or they can
fit into a classification belonging only to them. Black molds are not
perpetually poisonous, but they can wreak havoc on your home. Black mold is
accountable for decaying wood, plaster, and other wall materials like sheetrock.
These molds cultivate quickly and can turn into a major dilemma if left
untreated.
If you believe there are any of the above molds in your home, they need to be
analyzed and treated immediately. Proper elimination of mold will save you the
time and cost of repairs to your home.
By: Bradley Skierkowski