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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Don't Look the Other Way When You Suspect Mold

Are you looking the other way when you see a moldy substance growing in the dark and damp areas of your home?  You shouldn't be if that substance is greenish-black.  It's known as Strachybortrys atra and it's very toxic and deadly.  That's why when you're dealing with molds; you need to know all the facts.  And when you're dealing with black mold removal you need to be very aware of this dangerous fungus and you need to know how to stop it dead in its track, now.

To understand what Strachybotrys atra can do to someone, you need to be aware of the symptoms it can cause.  A person who has been exposed may have difficulty breathing; they may experience headaches, coughing, nausea, memory loss, dizziness, asthma, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and even infertility.

They symptoms can be very scary.  Many people refuse to believe that they even have this nasy substance in their home.  They belive that if they keep their hous spic and span clean, they will never encounter this dangerous fungus.  Unfortunately, that just isn't true!  Even the cleanest home can create the perfect place for fungus to grown.

For instance, when you live in an area that has a lot of humidity, you're definitely prone to toxic fungi.  Since moisture causes molds to become more suscpetible to the area, the risk of having Strachybotrys atra in your home is even greater to homes that are not in a high humidity area.

However, humidity in the environment isn't the only factor that can create a breeding ground for Strachybotrys atra.  Leaky pipes can also become a potential toxic hazard for the fungus.  And often, those leaky pipes go unnoticed because the leak is so small.  To make matters worse, the fungus isn't always visible
since it can attach itself to the insides of the pipes, which makes it virtually impossible for removing black mold.

Another common breeding ground for Strachybotrys atra is anywhere a flood has occured.  It makes no difference if it's a major flood that happened during a rainstorm or a minor flood that occured when the toilet overflowed, it's all breeding ground for fungi.  Yet the worse part is it can take several days to dry that area out which gives the dangerous fungi an even better chance to grown.

Some other good indications that you have a problem with fungus growth are stains on the walls or ceilings of the home.  These stains are usually yellowish in color, but signs of black, green or brown can indicate a fungi problem.

Another sign that could mean your home has the deadly fungus is, odor.  If the smell of mildew or must is present, it could mean that there are molds growing where the odors are lingering.  Common areas may include closets and heating and air conditioning units.

Finding our where the problem lies is only the tip of the iceberg.  The next step is to remove the dangerous fungi.  While this may seem like an easy task, it actually requires careful handling when coming in contact with the substance.

Given the dangers of black mold, a professional is needed rather than trying to remove black mold yourself.  American Mold Experts uses a naturally-occurring,organic plant components that simply cleans and removes mold, including black mold, safely and effectively. 


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