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Black Mold Removal

What is Black Mold?

Black Mold is a term commonly used to describe a slimy, greenish-black substance which can result in serious health risks. This infamous mold is also known as Strachybotrys Chartarum and more often as Strachybotrys Atra. It has been linked to the death of babies from respiratory bleeding and as a contributing factor to illnesses such asthma and bronchitis. According to the CDC (Center of Disease Control), this mold is responsible for over “100 cases of lung disorders”.

Most everyone has one type of mold or another somewhere in their home. Although not all types are toxic, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish types without lab testing. Contact Kleen Air Environmental for your free inspection if you have mold. It is imperative to treat and remove all toxic molds. Removing mold from your home will benefit your family’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and overall health.

Black mold can be found on and behind walls because the environment is perfect for black mold to grow in. Black mold prefers dark and damp places that usually can stay within a certain temperature range and not get too cold. Moisture can get trapped in walls simply from using the shower or taking a bath, or even boiling water on the stove. Doing these things releases humidity into the air, which can then get trapped inside walls giving mold the perfect humidity to survive.

Another reason black mold may grow so well behind walls is because most water pipes that are found in your home are behind walls, thus giving more moisture for mold to grow. These pipes may leak from time to time, as well. If a pipe breaks, and there is flooding behind a wall, it will be extremely hard to clean up all the water and moisture, giving black mold more dampness to thrive on and continue to grow. Mold on walls will usually cause a yellow stain, or if the wall is painted, it will cause the paint to start peeling. Mold growing on walls is a lot easier to see than mold growing in dark places.

 

Contact Kleen Air Environmental Today for your Mold Removal Inspection. We are the people who care. 704-893-CARE (2273).

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