Miami Mold Testing
Reliable Residential And Commercial Mold Testing Services In Miami
Reliable Residential And Commercial Mold Testing Services In Miami
There is a common belief that mold only grows in dirty homes or businesses; and that clean and tidy homes and companies are untouchable. The reality is that mold can be found everywhere, including any type of home, business, or structure. Often, occupants are unaware that they have a mold problem and are experiencing significant health consequences as a result. That is why mold testing is so critical. Quick Mold Labs is a highly regarded Doral mold testing company serving the Doral area. Doral Mold testing is available for both homes and businesses.
Mold is a type of fungus composed of tiny organisms that can be found virtually anywhere. It can appear black, white, orange, green, and even purple. Mold serves a vital function in nature by decomposing dead leaves, plants, and trees, but can do damage when it grows indoors. Mold flourishes in moist environments and proliferates via small, lightweight spores that float through the air. Every day you are exposed to mold, but it is typically harmless unless it is growing in your home or business.
Mold spores are usually safe in tiny numbers, but when they land on a moist place in your house, they can begin to grow. When mold grows on a surface, spores are discharged into the air and are easily inhaled. If you are allergic to mold and inhale a high number of spores, you may develop health problems.
Walls, floors, appliances, rugs, and furniture may all offer the environment mold needs to thrive. But because all mold requires moisture, you're more likely to find mold in wet locations like bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, and crawl spaces.
Inhaling or handling mold spores can produce allergic responses such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash in those who are allergic to mold. People with severe mold allergies may experience more severe responses, such as shortness of breath. Breathing in mold spores can trigger asthma episodes in those who are sensitive to mold.
Others who may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of mold, in addition to persons with allergies and asthma, include:
Infants and children
The elderly
People whose immune systems are compromised due to HIV infection, cancer, liver disease, or chemotherapy
People with chronic lung disease