Under many common conditions mold can be serious, and given time could possibly lead to severe health complications. In this five part series I hope to tackle and explain some of the biggest misconceptions about mold.
Misconception 1 – Mold is everywhere and in everything, so there is no need for concern.
Yes, this is true – mold is everywhere. Mold is a fungus and in fact, fungus is estimated to make up 25% of the earth’s biomass. Most of the air we breathe is filled with microscopic mold spores. However, mold can become a danger to your health, depending on the location of growth and exposure. The key is to avoid inhaling large quantities of mold spores, along with specific types of spores. If you are taking a walk in the woods, especially after a recent rain, you are probably walking among quite a bit of mold, but there is plenty of fresh, moving air that dilutes the spore counts, so the mold exposure is minimal. On the other hand, if a building has water damage that hasn’t been repaired, mold will begin to grow on any organic matter that doesn’t have a chance to dry. This is a problem because even in the best ventilated buildings, air doesn’t circulate like it would outdoors and mold spore counts will reach dangerous levels if water damage isn’t repaired.
It is important to be informed about the type of mold damage you may have, as well as the full extent of the growth. While bleach may get rid of mold in a few situations, it is a dangerous misconception to think that bleach is a safe and effective mold cleaner. I will be covering this topic in the next part of this series.
Misconception 2 of 5 – If you have a mold problem bleach will get rid of it, always and forever.
Brian Reeves co directs MoldBlogger.com with his wife Krystle. As an intern architect living in the Pacific Northwest he often encounters the damage mold can cause in buildings not properly constructed to prevent mold growth.
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