Mold breaks down organic matter such as plants and plays a vital role in the natural world. However, mold removal becomes necessary when it enters homes and businesses. Here, learn more about mold and what it can do.

What Do I Need to Know About Mold?

What Is It?

Mold is a type of fungi. Mold strains feature multi-celled filaments and nuclei-enveloped DNA known as eukaryotes. Mold propagates via elongation or branching. It requires external food sources, such as dead organic matter, to thrive.

Mold is linked to illnesses and is capable of structural damage because it feeds on organic matter, such as wood. Without mold removal services, the fungi can compromise the structural integrity of a building. 

What Causes It?

Most mold strains require moisture and dark conditions to spread. Spores enter homes through doors, windows, pet hair, clothing and footwear, and HVAC vents, attaching themselves to organic materials such as paper, wood, carpet, and fabric. Without mold removal and other home maintenance such as fixing plumbing and HVAC system leaks, the fungi “elongates” and begins taking over sections of the home. Infestations over 10 square feet require professional remediation services to avoid accidentally inhaling or touching the spores, which can cause issues such as coughing, wheezing, throat irritation, and rashes.

In addition to seeing mold around your home, you may notice problems such as musty odors and peeling wallpaper. To keep the fungi from returning, have all leaks fixed, control your home or business’s humidity, and ensure proper ventilation.

Schedule mold removal with Blue Ridge Property Restore to maintain a healthy home or business. The restoration service in Martinsburg, WV provides Eastern West Virginia, south central Pennsylvania, Central Maryland, and Northern Virginia with quality solutions for standardized prices, and is the preferred vendor for most major insurance carriers. Call (304) 262-8100 today for a free estimate or visit the website for more information about mold removal services. Like the Facebook page for additional mold prevention tips.