Since the energy efficiency trend in homes, there has been a 700% increase of asthma and allergies! We feel this is more than a coincidence, as mold growth in homes is made possible by a combination of moisture intrusion and poor ventilation.
Molds produce allergens, irritants, and potentially toxic substances called mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Molds can cause asthma attacks, irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.
We first create negative pressure in the space being cleaned. This means that the air does not flow out from the space being cleaned, where it could then carry any disturbed spores or dust into other living spaces.
Lastly, we remove the dead growth with rags, wiping the surfaces clean. If the growth had started eating into the wood grain, an additional step is taken to apply an agent that penetrates the wood and kills any fungi and mold that might exist deep within the wood structures.