Where Does Mold Grow?
Molds love humidity and dark places and in case your house has such an atmosphere in plenty, it may be a den housing some of the most dangerous and harmful fungi. It is a surprise that many people take such a growth of fungus very lightly. Little do they know, that sometimes this very fungus, can be fatal. Yes, molds hold a possibility to kill a human being.
Molds belong to the kingdom fungi and are divided into toxic and non toxic kinds. There is no way for a lay man to identify one from another and this is the chief reason why many ignorant people get affected by these harmful species. The
These fungi, however, are not present everywhere but have a selected environment in which they flourish. The chief requirements for molds to grow is dark spots filled with moisture. Such places can include bathrooms, kitchen sinks, old damp rooms, closets, garages etc. Another favourite spot includes leaking pipes and damp walls. A house which does not have a proper and well maintained plumbing system is a house filled with molds. Because there is no option of sunlight reaching these pipes and the dampness is quite high, the fungus flourishes with high speed.
The chief indications that your house is being infested by this fungus includes:
- A moldy smell which doesn’t go whatever you do. This is perhaps the most prominent factor that indicates the presence of molds.
- A dark patch near a damp or dark area.
- Presence of molds near composting materials like dead leaves or cut grass.
- Places with high level of moisture, including bathrooms and kitchens.
- Leaking and broken plumbing, pipes, toilets, etc.
When you detect the presence of such fungi in your house, take the help of a professional service to save your time and energy. Apart from that, a professional help would erase the problem from the root and you would be free from such infestation for years to come.
The growth of fungi has affected the human health to a very high level and researches as well as studies have been conducted to support the fact.
Therefore, if you find such a growth in your house, do not stop there, pick up your phone and give us a call. We are well equipped to provide one of the best services in the Tampa Bay Area.