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What is Mold?

Mold is a fungus that grows on plants and is often associated with damp, musty locations such as bathrooms, basements and attics. Mold travels through the air as tiny spores which like to make their home in wet areas, where they will breed. Mold can present a hazard to one's health, it's an allergen and an irritant. It can trigger allergic reactions or even asthma attacks in people, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Eyes, ears, noses and throats are affected first. Learning more about mold and the causes of these problems is the first step in knowing how to maintain a quality home environment.

A number of commonly found mold species are, in fact, toxic mold, a description applied to any mold that produces Mycotoxins in its spores. Stachybotrys (black mold), Aspergillus, and Penicillium are three of the most dangerous and commonly found indoor toxic molds.

Health Effects of Toxic Molds

Although mold affects individuals differently, the following are some of the most common adverse health effects.

• Respiratory issues; wheezing, shortness with breathing 
• Nasal and sinus congestion/Nose and throat irritation
• Eyes-burning, watery, reddened, blurry vision, light sensitivity
• Dry, hacking cough/Sore throat
• Skin irritation
• CNS problems (headaches, memory loss, & mood changes)
• Headaches/Aches and pains/Chronic fatigue
• Fever 

 Healthy Home Inc., Solution: Mold Remediation

Mold flourishes in dark, damp places which are poorly ventilated, and in areas where water pools. Moisture and warmth can accelerate the growth of dormant mildew spores on most surfaces. We carry products that can solve virtually every mold problem. Not only is Healthy Home Inc., Tampa's largest indoor allergy relief and service center, we also offer services to protect the indoor air. Healthy Home Inc. has special equipment & trained technicians that will carefully inspect & clean your facility to remove mold.

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“We at Healthy Home take a great deal of pride in our work & pledge to leave your home as clean as if we were never there.”

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