First, let's go over a quick primer on mold. Every kind of mold is a fungus, just like mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is toxic to people is relatively uncommon in the fungi kingdom, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't harmful. However, some molds are dangerous, so any mold you find indoors must be cleaned up and completely removed.

Because of unknown risk levels, you should almost always contact a Mold Damage remediation burlington nc company if you discover mold in your home. If you see mold growth, there is probably hidden mold behind walls, in attics and elsewhere.

Check licensing and certifications before you hire a mold damage cleanup service. The State Office of Consumer Protection is a good place to start, and you can check for affiliations such as as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration. You may also make sure the company knows and follows federal mold cleanup recommendations whether your mold is in a business or a residence.

Mold left to grow sends off spores, which act like seeds and can harm your possessions very quickly. If you don't, mold damage will keep eating on your structure and can destroy your possessions. Some types of mold, those that release toxic spores, can also cause sever health risks ranging from neurological damage to respiratory and mold-related illnesses and ongoing ill health. Mycotoxins can be especially harmful to infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.