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11 Important Mold Statistics for 2021
Reports say that around 70% of U.S. homes contain a certain level of mold. Mold damages your home structurally and threatens the health of everyone living in the home. Here are 12 important statistics about mold and air pollution caused by mold.
1. Around 70% of homes contain mold
and 28% of people have mold allergies. In addition, 18% of school buildings contain mold and 26% of hospitals.
2. The annual cost
of illnesses caused by indoor mold is $3.7 billion.
3. The most common indoor molds
are Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium. These are called “indicator” molds, they are the first molds to show up and are some of the fastest spreading molds.
4. Mold Problems are more common
than lead paint or asbestos.
5. Black mold is sometimes called toxic mold
although not all black molds are toxic. In fact, the color of the mold has nothing to do with its level of toxicity.
6. Mold growth can be prevented
by fixing leaks quickly, drying wet structural materials, and maintaining indoor humidity levels between 30%-50%.
7. After a home is damaged by water,
mold can take only 24-48 hours to begin to grow. Time is always the most critical factor in preventing mold growth.
8. Any time a moldy area exceeds 9 square feet
professional mold remediation is recommended.
9. Even a slight exposure
to mold can be harmful. And you don’t have to have mold sensitivities for your health to be affected. Common symptoms include coughing, itchy eyes, sore throat, or skin rashes.
10. Medical science has no tests
to determine if it is mold that is making you sick.
11. If you discover, or suspect
that you have a mold problem in your home, call Water Mold Fire Restoration at 800-905-0277.We will perform a mold inspection and give you a detailed report on what should be done to correct the problem. And all of this will be done at no charge. We can even be contacted by email at help@watermoldfire.net.
