“My house can and should be completely free of mold”
False on both counts. Mold spores are part of the natural environment, and are all around us both when we are inside and outside. It would be virtually impossible (and totally unnecessary for most people) to remove every last mold spore from your home. Mold is only an issue when its concentration reaches unhealthy levels, typically as large, visible colonies.
“Mold remediation is something you can easily handle yourself”
Often not true. Mold remediation can be handled for small areas fairly easily. But for a pervasive problem, the help of a professional is highly recommended.
“Once you’ve killed mold, the removal is optional”
False. The allergens in mold are still present and can become airborne even when mold is dead. After you or a mold remediation specialist has killed mold in your home, it should be fully removed.
“Mold is harmless”
While you can’t completely remove mold from your home, allowing it to grow unchecked is not a good options either. The health effects of mold are still unclear, and depend a great deal on the person, their immune system, and the amount of exposure. But there’s absolutely no question that mold can and will damage your personal belongings if allowed to grow on them.
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