Anyone with young children in the home should be aware of the potential harmful effects of exposure to Mold and how it can impact your child’s health.  We are starting to see articles written on Mold and how it can impacts their health. Many irritants such as cigarette smoke, mold, mildew or pet dander can contribute to precipitating an asthma attack.

You don’t have to see mold for it to cause problems. We have clients tell us that even a persistent musty smell can trigger an allergic reaction. As we have started the New Year it is a great time to consider having your house evaluated for mold by a professional who has the skills necessary to test and explain and make recommendations of their findings.

  Mold contains allergens, which can trigger hay fever or asthma in children. Prevention is the best treatment to control mold in your house and your family’s health. When you control the moisture and Humidity this is the first step to controlling mold and the allergens in your home. When these two factors are controlled it makes it very difficult for mold to grow and spread.

Getting rid of mold and moisture problems aren’t always a project that you should handle yourself.  When it involves your health consider using a certified professional to test and make treatment protocols that will help increase your family quality of air. Being pro-active on you part can help protect your family health not only now but for the future.