What is Mold?

Mold is a microscopic fungus that grows in damp and dark areas of your house, such as your basement or bathrooms. Humidity and moisture are essentially all that it needs to grow. It usually begins to appear after you’ve experienced some form of water damage inside your home. It can be tough to spot at first since it is very small, but if not captured and destroyed at an early stage, it can quickly accumulate, and eventually turn into a much lethal version, known as black mold.

What Is Black Mold?

Black mold forms very easily in damp and wet conditions. Black mold is not very easy to detect and often keeps growing behind walls and under ceilings without being disturbed, as people are usually unaware of its presence. Black mold produces a kind of toxin known as mycotoxin, which can be extremely harmful to your health and well-being.

What Are the Health Risks Associated With Black Mold?

If inhaled for long periods, the harmful mycotoxins in a black mold can eventually cause the death of an individual. People who suffer from respiratory issues, such as asthma, can also be at great risk if the black mold is not killed in time. The mycotoxins, which are produced by black mold, are released into the air once the mold dries. These harmful toxins are carried through the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems, which are spread all over your home or office, and are then inhaled by people and animals. These toxins can cause severe health problems in animals and humans. If inhaled by infants, black mold toxins can cause lung bleeding and result in the death of infants.

How to Get Rid of Black Mold?

If you have any black mold growing in your home, you should get it removed and the infested area cleaned as soon as possible. GTA Restoration provides the best mold remediation services and can help rid your home of that harmful black mold, in no time. We are also on call 24/7! Our friendly and skillful technicians will destroy the black mold before it gets a chance to spread throughout your home. Don’t wait until the very last minute; give us a call today to find out more. Your health is our top priority!