Mold & IAQ
Addressing Mold Concerns with AdeEnvironmental
Mold is a common issue in New Jersey and New York homes and businesses, often caused by excessive moisture. It can grow in both visible and hidden areas, posing potential health risks.
Mold produces spores that can trigger allergic reactions and, in some cases, release harmful mycotoxins. Common symptoms of mold exposure include runny nose, sneezing, red eyes, and itchy skin. For individuals with asthma, mold can worsen symptoms, leading to respiratory issues. Even those without allergies may experience irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
AdeEnvironmental provides professional mold inspection and testing to help ensure your property remains safe and mold-free.
Understanding Mold and How to Detect It
Mold is a type of fungus that spreads through microscopic spores, traveling through the air both indoors and outdoors. It can enter your home through windows, vents, HVAC systems, and improperly sealed doorways.
How Can Property Owners Detect Mold?
Mold is often visible or can produce a persistent musty odor. It may appear as discoloration on surfaces, sometimes with a fuzzy texture. Common signs of mold include water stains, warped flooring, and unexplained damp spots on walls.
Since mold can also grow within walls and hidden areas, professional testing is the most reliable way to confirm its presence. A thorough inspection by an experienced environmental testing company ensures accurate detection and assessment of potential mold issues.
Where Does Mold Grow?
Mold spores are naturally present in both indoor and outdoor air. However, mold will only grow when these spores land in a damp environment. Areas with excess moisture are most susceptible to mold growth. Simply removing moisture won’t eliminate existing mold, and addressing mold without fixing the moisture issue will lead to regrowth.
Common areas prone to mold growth include:
- Bathrooms, particularly shower stalls, tiles, and curtains
- Window frames and sills
- Seals on household appliances
- Air conditioning units and surrounding surfaces
- Basements with a history of flooding
- Roofs with leaks
Proper inspection and remediation are essential to preventing mold from spreading and recurring.
How Do I Treat My Home for Mold?
Mold is a living organism that must be physically removed to be completely eliminated. Simply painting over it or using ineffective home remedies can make the problem worse by allowing mold spores to spread through the air. Additionally, addressing the moisture source is essential—without fixing the underlying issue, mold will continue to return. However, mold removal doesn’t always require extensive demolition or major renovations.
At ADE Environmental, our experts provide thorough inspections to identify all mold sources and moisture issues in your home. After the assessment, we provide a detailed report and recommend professional mold remediation services tailored to your needs.
If an inspection has already confirmed mold in your home, ADE Environmental is fully equipped to handle your remediation process efficiently and effectively.