Poughkeepsie Mold Remediation

First Call Restoration is a restoration company offering Water Damage, Mold Removal, Flood Damage Restoration services etc. in Poughkeepsie area. Call us day or night with your restoration emergency!

Professional Mold Remediation Company Poughkeepsie, NY

Mold remediation is vital if you see or suspect mold growth in your home. Mold damage can have severe health effects on you and your loved ones. This is a job best kept to Poughkeepsie mold removal companies! Ensure its complete removal and prevent future growth from occurring. Call our mold removal company in Poughkeepsie NY for all your mold cleaning and removal needs.Mike Hogan (owner) is a Council Certified Mold Hygienist. He oversees all mold cleaning and remediation jobs. First Call Restoration and our mold specialists are certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) in mold remediation. We follow the IICRC S520 Standards of Care (iicrc.org/) and EPA Guidelines for Schools and Buildings (http://www.epa.gov/ ), the only recognized protocol for mold remediation. EPA and IICRC S520 do not recognize Pasteurization (heat treatment) or Encapsulation as a protocol for mold removal. Source removal is the only way to remove mold from your home or office. You can still be allergic or irritated by “dead mold”. Also if moisture is introduced to “dead mold” that is left behind on its food source (ex. drywall) it becomes “active mold” again.Most residents will have to deal with mold in Poughkeepsie NY at some point. Our mold cleanup company handles multiple mold remediation services such as mold removal and cleanup, as well as mold repairs. We even handle black mold removal. Black mold, also known as toxic mold, is very dangerous and can cause illness or worse. It's critical you get any mold you find handled by our black mold remediation team.

How Mold Affects Your Health

Fungi are a major cause of indoor air quality (IAQ) problems because exposure to fungal parts can cause allergic reactions in many people. If you are exposed to mold, call our Poughkeepsie mold removal contractors right away as it can be very hazardous to your health, depending on the type of mold and the severity of it. People are mostly exposed to mold by breathing the spores or other fragments. You can also be exposed through skin contact or by swallowing some mold. Children, elderly people or anyone with respiratory conditions or sensitivities, such as allergies and asthma or persons having weakened immune system issues are at greater risk for adverse health effects. The best mold treatment is the complete removal of said mold. First Call Restoration will make that happen.

The Health Effects of Mold Are Generally Grouped into the Following 4 Categories.

Irritation - moldy odors, these odors come from volatile organic compounds produced by mold. It can irritate mucous membranes and cause headaches and other symptoms.
Allergic Reactions - typically the most common health problems. Symptoms include respiratory problems with difficulty breathing, nasal and sinus congestion, burning / watery or reddened eyes, dry hacking cough, nose and throat irritation, shortness of breath, skin irritation, headaches, memory problems, mood changes, aches, pains, and possible fever.
Infection - there are an estimated 200 species of mold known to cause infections in humans, and immune-suppressed individuals who are especially at risk. Infections can be localized or systemic. Some fungi can affect hair, skin, and nails. Aspergillosis is a common fungal infection requiring hospitalization.
Toxicosis - many species of mold produce toxic metabolites called mycotoxins, which are believed to be most prevalent in spores. Mycotoxins have caused nerve damage, organ damage, and cancer. Symptoms of toxicosis from mold include cold and flu-like symptoms, headaches, nosebleeds, memory problems, fatigue, dermatitis, and immune suppression.