Mold can be a stubborn contaminant in the home, and it can damage the structure and cause uncomfortable side effects when inhaled. Although professional mold treatments are available, many homeowners opt to tackle the problem themselves. Unfortunately, this substance can be tricky to remove if you’re uninformed. Here are a few facts that aren’t true about mold and the removal process.

Untrue Facts About Mold Most People Believe

1. It’s Slow-Growing

Mold thrives in humid, warm environments, and a damp surface can produce this substance in 24 to 48 hours. Act quickly to prevent it from spreading and negatively impacting the air quality by releasing spores. Exposure to a colony can cause coughing and breathing distress in people who have respiratory conditions, like asthma. Fortunately, mold treatment professionals use their equipment and experience to clean and sanitize the area, killing the spores without spreading them and preventing future growth.

2. Scrubbing Works

Scrubbing the colonies with bleach and a sponge is an ineffective mold treatment as this action may lift the spores. The particles will go into the air and spread to other areas of the home. Leave this task to professionals who use advanced removal technology, like dry fog, that sterilizes surfaces and prevents the creation of a new colony.

3. Only Black Mold Is Harmful

Many household strains can cause adverse health issues. Bluish-greenish molds in the penicillium genus can cause respiratory complications in people who are allergic to it. Green, brown, and grey molds, like cladosporium, may cause eye infections and skin rashes. Individuals with respiratory problems, like allergies and asthma, are at a higher risk of developing mold-related health issues because of their weakened immune systems and lower lung capacities.

If your home needs a professional mold treatment, contact the skilled team at Pure Maintenance of Hawaii in Kailua. These experts provide Oahu homeowners with EPA-approved remediation to sterilize bacteria and remove harmful spores. Learn more about their demolition-free dry fog services online, or call (808) 824-5645 to request a free estimate.