What is Mold?
Molds include thousands of species of fungi that grow, both indoor and outdoor, in
multicellular filaments. By reproducing through small spores, mold has the ability to travel
both inside and out with ease. Mold spores' growth is encouraged through wet spots
indoors. Mold can grow on ceilings, walls, carpet, food, and other available locations.
While it is impossible to remove all elements of mold from within your home, keeping a dry,
clean home is the best way to prevent mold from growing. It is essential to fix leaking
pipes, maintaining a limited level of humidity, and reducing condensation in an effort to
prevent mold buildup. If the moisture problem becomes severe enough it is often essential
to remove the wet component, whether that be drywall, wood, carpet, etc., removing the
wet material may be your only option. Never use chlorinated bleach in an to attempt to kill
mold. The chlorine and high water content only encourage the growth of the mold.
Especially for those with respiratory problems such as asthma, mold can be a very
dangerous element to your overall Indoor Air Quality.
Why Test?
Often times the first symptoms of an indoor air mold problem will be difficulty breathing
and excessive allergies. Often times these symptoms coincide with the spring and summer
months as the warmer air helps to encourage mold growth. While one may be experiencing
these symptoms, the mold may not be visible, often growing behind walls and in other hard
to locate places. The best way to determine whether or not your symptoms are a result of
indoor or simply outdoor mold and allergens is to conduct air particulate sampling. If the
result is a higher content of mold particles inside then your problem is an Indoor Air Quality
Issue. Black Bear Inspections, Inc. will conduct both air sampling as well as bulk sampling
if the mold is visible.
Learn More
EPA on Mold
Health Effects
Molds include thousands of species of fungi that grow, both indoor and outdoor, in
multicellular filaments. By reproducing through small spores, mold has the ability to travel
both inside and out with ease. Mold spores' growth is encouraged through wet spots
indoors. Mold can grow on ceilings, walls, carpet, food, and other available locations.
While it is impossible to remove all elements of mold from within your home, keeping a dry,
clean home is the best way to prevent mold from growing. It is essential to fix leaking
pipes, maintaining a limited level of humidity, and reducing condensation in an effort to
prevent mold buildup. If the moisture problem becomes severe enough it is often essential
to remove the wet component, whether that be drywall, wood, carpet, etc., removing the
wet material may be your only option. Never use chlorinated bleach in an to attempt to kill
mold. The chlorine and high water content only encourage the growth of the mold.
Especially for those with respiratory problems such as asthma, mold can be a very
dangerous element to your overall Indoor Air Quality.
Why Test?
Often times the first symptoms of an indoor air mold problem will be difficulty breathing
and excessive allergies. Often times these symptoms coincide with the spring and summer
months as the warmer air helps to encourage mold growth. While one may be experiencing
these symptoms, the mold may not be visible, often growing behind walls and in other hard
to locate places. The best way to determine whether or not your symptoms are a result of
indoor or simply outdoor mold and allergens is to conduct air particulate sampling. If the
result is a higher content of mold particles inside then your problem is an Indoor Air Quality
Issue. Black Bear Inspections, Inc. will conduct both air sampling as well as bulk sampling
if the mold is visible.
Learn More
EPA on Mold
Health Effects
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