Mold Expert Weighs in on NY Department of Health Mold Exposure Update
Mount Laurel, NJ (PRWEB) July 26, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy left many New York residents, as well as citizens in neighboring states along the east coast, with the foul smell of mold in their residential and commercial properties. While mold has always been a natural part of the environment, recent studies regarding the toxicity of mold exposure in humans has garnered the attention of property owners across the US.
The New York Department of Health recently updated their publication simply titled, Information About Mold on the department’s official website. The bare-bones guide of facts and tips about toxic fungus was updated to include answers to age-old questions about mold like, “Why do molds grow,” and “How do I know if I have a mold problem?” Perhaps the most important answer the State of New York is now providing comes from the question, “Can mold make my family sick?”
New York Mold Remediation specialists SI Restoration have been publishing a series of articles and guides of their own designed to inform residential and commercial property owners about the dangers of toxic mold growth. With the company’s growing presence in New York and the tri-state area, mold remediation technicians at SI Restoration have the responsibility to shed light on the information provided to residents by the Department of Health.
What the Department of Health and SI Restoration agree on is how mold colonies grow indoors. Molds need damp, dark, and humid environments to thrive. Once colonies begin to form, mycotoxins are sent into the air deteriorating the indoor air quality of a home or business where infestation has occurred. Controlling the light source and temperature within an area may be difficult and costly. However, what can be easily controlled is moisture content.
Moisture is the root of mold growth. In fact, mold remediation service providers will not begin to remove mold from a property until the source of moisture is found and neutralized. Excessive moisture can occur in an affected area due to high humidity, steam, condensation, flooding, pipes bursting, roof or wall leakage and poor ventilation. Property owners can control humidity and ventilation by running dehumidifiers in a troublesome area. Excessive water damage can then be properly handled by water damage service technicians. Experts advise property owners to stay as far away from toxic mold growth as possible.
Mold exposure can cause a variety of undesired reactions including:
• Skin irritation
• Eye irritation
• Sinus Congestion
• Difficulty Breathing
• High Fevers
Toxic mold reactions can occur in those who suffer from typical mold allergies as well as otherwise healthy individuals. Dangers are escalated when a person suffers from immune deficiencies or is undergoing immune-weakening procedures such as chemotherapy and radiation.
The health and overall safety of families, colleagues, and customers are top priorities for any home or business owner. New York property owners who desire more information about how to safely combat the toxic fungus can contact a mold remediation contractor directly or send a correspondence to the New York Center for Environmental Health, Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment.
David DiLoreto, SI Restoration, http://www.si-restoration.com/, 800-356-0484, [email protected]
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