First, let's go over a quick primer on what mold is. All molds are fungi, and share biology with mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is toxic to you and your family is rare in the fungi kingdom, meaning most kinds aren't dangerous. However, some molds are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be mitigated and completely removed.

Because of possible toxicity, you should almost always contact a cost of mold removal Lakewood CO company if you discover mold in your home. This is because if you see mold, there is probably hidden mold behind walls, in attics and elsewhere.

Before you choose any expert, make sure that they are certified properly and that they are certified by trade organizations such as the Restoration Industry Association, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and Contractor Connection. 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 releases spores, which act like seeds and can harm your possessions in short order. If you don't, mold growths will keep eating on your home or business and will ruin your things. Some types of mold, those that release mycotoxins, can also cause sever health problems ranging from neurological damage to breathing problems and mold-related illnesses and ongoing ill health. Mold in the environment can be especially harmful to infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.

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