A day old question that I encounter quite frequently is “which type of mold is considered bad mold?” After questioning professionals that have been in the business for 10+ years I get the same answer, “Every type of mold in large quantities can be harmful”. Those who have allergies, asthmas, or are sensitive to chemicals are more susceptible to illnesses caused by mold.
The infamous Stachybotrys chartarum also known as “Black Mold” is one of the most highly recognized forms of mold. The reason being Stachybotrys may produce compounds that have toxic properties such as mycotoxins which in turn can be harmful to ones health. Other common molds that can compromise your well being are Aspergillus and Cladosporium. These are just a few of the common household molds that are commonly found in the home.
The bottom line: Mold can be potentially unhealthy for anyone inside a building. Therefore it is always best to identify and correct the issue before any health conditions occur.
Chu K.
Buena Park, CA
December 2008
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HELP!!! I feel like I’m being eaten ALIVE!!! I think my bed has some sort of bug!!! Although no one can see them!!! I feel them crawling around but cannot detect them. My friends think I’m crazy!!! I had my house sprayed for fleas….no help. I put mattress/box spring protectors on….no help. I put pillow protectors on…no help. I’ve washed myself and my three little dogs with fleas shampoo until I’m afraid for out safety!!! I use tape to pick up what is on the sheets. I find little round salt and pepper size things. Can anyone help me? I’m losing it!!!!
Thanks,
mc
I am wondering about your comment “mold is unhealthy for anyone inside a building”...isn’t mold always in the air, everywhere? Why does it seem that there is no consensus among professionals as to when mold is an actual health problem as opposed to a being simply an unsightly nuisance? Does anybody have an answer out there?
I am at this very moment having my family room ceiling opened due to mold on ceiling beams. How is this treated because I am sitting in my living room and the dust is flying. I asked for a mask and they asked me for bleach to treat the mold. The beams are wet and I don’t think they should just spray it with bleach and put the ceiling back on. What do I do? Any suggestions?
When mold growth occurs in buildings, adverse health problems
may be reported by some building occupants, particularly those
with allergies or respiratory problems. Remediators should avoid
exposing themselves and others to mold-laden dusts as they conduct
their cleanup activities. Caution should be used to prevent mold and
mold spores from being dispersed throughout the air where they
can be inhaled by building occupants
how does one take off a home that has been painted with a lead based paint. Inside. Do I paint over it with non-lead based paint?
Cindy there is no completely safe method for “do-it-yourself” removal of lead-based paint. Sanding and scraping the paint can produce dust which can become airborne and be inhaled. Dust can also settle on floors, walls, and tables, and can cause problems. It can be ingested by children from hand-to-mouth contact. Lead based paint should be removed only by professionals, trained in hazardous material removal, who follow detailed procedures to control and contain lead dust. You can try to Encapsulate by painting over areas determined to have lead with non-lead based paint. You can also try to enclose it by covering the paint with siding (if exterior) and some type of wall covering (if interior.)
Thanks for the information, as you said, any type of mold can be dangerous in large quantities. Black mold is a wide spread form of mold, it’s easy to recognize and difficult to remove. People don’t know how to do this in proper conditions, that’s why I think that in these cases more caution is recommended.