Finding mold in your home is always a concerning sign, but it’s even worse when you discover that it is black mold. Toxic black mold poses serious health risks and must be removed as quickly as possible. If you ever find yourself wondering if you might have black mold in your home, or any kind of mold for that matter, call our experts for an inspection, testing, and black mold removal and remediation.
What Makes Black Mold So Dangerous
Stachybotrys chartarum or black mold produces mycotoxins which can case both chronic and acute health problems if they are inhaled, ingested, or come in contact with your skin. Mycotoxins may enter your blood stream and your lymphatic system, causing symptoms that could prove to be somewhat annoying or potentially life-threatening. Black mold can cause significant health problems from respiratory conditions to neurological problems, immune system problems, digestive issues, skin conditions, circulatory problems, reproductive complications, and more. Victims who have been exposed to black mold may have minor complaints including allergy symptoms, breathing issues, fatigue, headaches, nausea, or dizziness, or they may have serious health concerns such as seizures, organ damage, bleeding in the brain, fainting or coma, and worst of all, death. Prolonged exposure only increases the dangers associated with black mold, and sometimes remediation is not sufficient to eliminate all symptoms and complications of the mycotoxins brought by black mold.
How to Deal with Black Mold
Dealing with black mold is not something that you should try to do on your own. Ideally, you should do everything you can to prevent the growth of black mold in the first place. You should regularly inspect every corner and inch of your house, particularly the darkest areas that may be prone to dampness or moisture buildup (such as the attic, the basement, bathrooms, laundry room, and near any exposed pipes). Inspect and dry things carefully after a wet storm, and call us for mold inspection and San Jose black mold removal after any flooding. If you suspect or discover black mold, our professional technicians will come in and remove it. This removal process requires the use of professional equipment, safety gear, and careful sanitation to ensure that your home has been thoroughly cleared of all black mold.