Mold can be a very dangerous infestation in your house and you might not even realize you are suffering. That’s because very few of mold exposure symptoms are unique to mold. Nummular eczema and dyshidrotic eczema sometimes result from exposure. These types of eczema are uncommon, so even if you have mold, you might not have these symptoms. They are categorized by scaly, oozing sores that start on the arms and legs and move towards the center of the body.
More common symptoms are the ones that are harder to pinpoint the cause. Sinus pressure and congestion are very common when exposed to mold. A runny nose often results as well. Other symptoms are red, itchy, and watery eyes. Respiratory problems such as difficulty breathing, asthma, and wheezing are symptoms that often look like asthma. Coughs and throat irritation can result as well.
While all of these symptoms can be very disruptive to your life, they can be symptoms of exposure to so many different kinds of mold, bacteria, or viruses. If you find that these symptoms are a result of mold exposure, mold remediation in Atlanta will help alleviate you of your health issues.
Mold Remediation Process
The first step in removing mold is always reducing the amount of moisture. For mold remediation in Atlanta or other parts of California that can be quite humid, this step is going to be more involved than elsewhere. The biggest concern when stopping the source of moisture is drying the affected area without disturbing the mold spores. The spores can become airborne and spread to previously unaffected areas of the house.
Next, the professionals will clean your HVAC. As mold can become airborne, the heating and cooling system in your house can inadvertently spread the spores. The professionals will need to safely remove the vents and filters in your house. They will have to be properly disposed of since mold infected items are considered toxic waste.
The service will then employ a HEPA filter vacuum and air scrubber that will filter the air in your home through a HEPA filter that removes toxic spores. Depending on how much mold has infected your home, this process can be very difficult and time consuming. It is, however, necessary.
After your HVAC has been cleaned and sanitized, the service will replace the filters and vents.
How to Avoid Mold in the Future
After the expensive and time consuming process of mold remediation, you will probably never want to go through it again. How do you avoid it? The simplest step is to make sure that moisture does not sit around in your house for very long. Mold can grow on moist, dark surfaces in twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Visit 1 Priority Environmental Services.
