Common Misconceptions About Mold

If you are feeling distraught over mold in your home, it might not be as bad as you fear. There are many misconceptions about mold and the fear tactics used by some mold removal companies don’t help. While it is important to consider mold a potentially dangerous situation, it can be helpful to know more about mold so you give it a healthy respect, but not overwhelming fear. Here are a few common misconceptions about mold:

• Myth #1: Mold is always dangerous. This is not true in the least. While some people find many mold species to be allergens, there are only a few species of mold that are known to cause health problems. The problem is that you won’t know which type you have without professional help, so you should call a mold removal company any time you notice or suspect hidden mold at your home or business.
• Myth #2: Mold can be completely removed. Mold spores are pretty much everywhere, indoors and outdoors, so total mold removal is not feasible. Mold removal is designed to remove large mold colonies and address issues that are causing mold to activate and colonize.
• Myth #3: It is safe to kill mold yourself. Possibly, but not necessarily. Using improper mold removal techniques can make matters worse and put your health in danger. In addition, dead mold spores can cause respiratory issues just as much as live ones, so thorough removal is necessary for optimal results.

At PuroClean Fire & Water Damage Specialists, we use the EPA standard for mold removal. Through the use of HEPA filtration and vacuuming, we trap mold spores to safely remove them from your Cornelius or Metrolina, North Carolina property. We will never use fear tactics to entice you to use our mold services, but we will give you factual information and answers to any questions you have about mold. Call today to learn more and schedule a mold inspection.