IS THAT MOLD IN YOUR HOME?!

No one WANTS to find MOLD growing in their home...but unfortunately, more and more of us find it--and by the time we do it seems to be too much to handle on our own.

Of course, now would be the opportune time to remind you that YES, Steamatic of St. Louis does handle testing and remediation of MOLD in homes and businesses.

But HOW do you KNOW you HAVE a MOLD PROBLEM?

Have you noticed that your allergies are acting up more?

Does your family seem to get sick more often?

Has your home recently suffered from water damage?

If you find yourself answering YES to the three questions above--you may be at risk of MOLD.  If you haven't noticed any of the above then you still want to check the FIVE MOST COMMON PLACES that MOLD can grow in your home:

CHECK YOUR ATTIC

The wood underneath the roofing material is a common place for MOLD to grow

THE BATHROOMS

The Toilet and surrounding area as well as the tile in the tub & shower are ideal for MOLD growth

WINDOW SILLS & FRAMES

Condensation, especially with aluminum frame windows, help facilitate MOLD growth

THE CRAWLSPACE

Not a place you see on a daily basis, making it a spot that small amounts of water can stay and promote the perfect environment for MOLD

PLUMBING FIXTURES

Plumbing = water and a small leak can eventually lead to a big problem

Okay...so now you know where to look...but MOLD doesn't always LOOK the SAME.  So HERE is WHAT you MAY BE LOOKING AT:

ASPERGILLUS PENICILLIUM

One of the first types of mold found in homes is Aspergillus penicillium. This is an allergenic mold that can cause many diseases in humans. This type of mold commonly lives soil, food, or decaying food materials. It can also be found in the dust in your air conditioning system. The spores are spread around your home whenever you turn the system on.

CLADOSPORIUM

One of the next types of mold is Cladosporium. This mold is a powdery substance that is black or darkish green. It normally grows on food, dead plants, paint, and fiberglass air ducts. This types of mold can cause nail fungus, asthma, pulmonary conditions, and skin rashes in humans.

MEMNONIELLA

Memnoniella is also one of the common types of mold found in homes. This mold is usually found on cotton, paper, and wood products. Memnoniella can also develop toxins that are very harmful to the health of animals and humans. It is commonly found alongside Stachybotrys.

STACHYBOTRYS

This mold type is slimy, blackish, and is commonly referred to as toxic black mold. Like Memnoniella, it can also produce toxins that are very harmful to your health. It is known for causing cancer, asthma, and headaches. This type of mold is commonly found in the back of walls and under ceilings.

MUCOR

Mucor is also one of the common types of mold. Mucor is usually found in soil and animal droppings. It can also thrive in household dust. People who have weak immune systems can easily develop lung infections if they are exposed to this type of mold.

ALTERNARIA

One of the final types of mold commonly found in homes is Alternaria. Like Penicillium, it is also an allergenic mold. Alternaria is usually found on soil and plants. If you inhale this type of mold, it could cause asthmatic reactions, hay fever, and various other allergies.

They say "The more you know, the more you grow."  So, with that in mind, we say, "The MORE YOU KNOW, The LESS MOLD CAN GROW!"

(Yeah, that was a bit cheesy, but sometimes we can't help it)  

Let us at Steamatic HELP YOU KEEP MOLD from PUTTING YOU ON HOLD!  As always, 24 hours a day & 7 days a week, we are only a phone call away.  314-434-4600