Great Tips to Prevent Mold In The Winter
The fall and winter months provide a window of opportunity for mold growth. Wet, humid weather makes the perfect living conditions for mold to grow and reproduce. To prevent mold from growing in your home this winter, there are many things you can do.
As a professional asbestos and mold removal company, we recommend the following tips:
How to Stop Mold from Growing in Your Home
Mold is everywhere. It’s all around us. Without mold we wouldn’t have cheese, penicillin, or mushrooms. To say that mold (or mould) is bad for us is not entirely accurate because there is some mold that is quite beneficial to our health. The mold that grows in our homes, however, is not good. This is the kind of growth that can lead to major health issues, not to mention damage to our homes. The best defence against mold build-up is prevention.
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of soft and flexible fibres that are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. Asbestos can be used in paper, cement, plastic and cloth to make them stronger. Inhaling or ingesting asbestos dust can lead to permanent damage to your body such as inflammation, scarring and eventually genetic damage. A rare and aggressive cancer called mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos is known to cause other forms of cancer and lung disease. Finding an Asbestos Removal Company in Edmonton is very important if you have asbestos in your home, or basement or think you have asbestos-containing materials.
What is Mold?
Mold is microscopic fungi, related to mushrooms, yeast, and mildew and they can be found everywhere. Molds are neither plants nor animals. These small organisms can be white, orange, green, purple, black and live almost anywhere outdoors and inside. Mold thrives on moisture and reproduces through lightweight spores that travel through the air. Small amounts are usually harmless, if they land on a damp spot in your house it can start to grow. Spores that are released might make you sick. Finding a mold removal company in Edmonton is very important if you’ve found mold in your home or business. If you’ve found mold anywhere in your house or business, you can contact the team at Do It All Contracting Ltd for your renovation needs!