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<\/p>\nMolds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold can get in your home through open doors, windows, vents, heating systems, and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can be brought indoors on clothing, shoes, bags, and even pets.<\/p>\n
Mold will grow where there is moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been a flood. Mold grows on paper, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.<\/p>\n
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The most common indoor molds are Cladosporium<\/em>, Penicillium<\/em>, and Aspergillus<\/em>.<\/p>\n Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all.<\/p>\n For some people, mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes, or skin rash. People with asthma<\/a> or who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions. Immune-compromised people and people with chronic lung disease may get infections in their lungs from mold. For people who are sensitive to molds exposure to molds can lead to symptoms such as stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin. Severe reactions, such as fever or shortness of breath, may occur among workers exposed to large amounts of molds in occupational settings, such as farmers working around moldy hay.<\/p>\n There are steps you can take to prevent mold growth in your home.<\/p>\n If you see or smell mold, you should remove it. You do not need to know the type of mold. If mold is growing in your home, you need to clean up the mold and<\/em> fix the moisture problem.<\/p>\n Mold can be removed from hard surfaces with household products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than<\/em> 1 cup<\/strong> of household laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n (EPA) https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/mold\/ten-things-you-should-know-about-mold<\/a><\/p>\nPossible Health Effects<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Cleaning<\/span><\/h2>\n
If you use bleach<\/h3>\n
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There are no standards or laws in regard to mold levels.
Since no standards or laws exist our Department does not conduct mold inspections. <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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