{"id":4480,"date":"2011-09-26T20:46:54","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T20:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2014-02-21T14:12:01","modified_gmt":"2014-02-21T19:12:01","slug":"mold-awareness-stop-the-spread-and-protect-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/mold-awareness-stop-the-spread-and-protect-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Mold Awareness – Stop the Spread and Protect Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cleaning mold – from epa.gov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did you know that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) declared September as Mold Awareness Month? While the month draws to a close, mold is still a problem that many Americans face and awareness is quite important.<\/p>\n

The EPA<\/a> teaches us that \u201cMolds live in the soil, on plants, and on dead or decaying matter\u2026[they] produce tiny spores to reproduce, just as some plants produce seeds.\u00a0\u00a0 These mold spores can be found in both indoor and outdoor air, and settled on indoor and outdoor surfaces. When mold spores land on a damp spot, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive\u2026molds gradually destroy the things they grow on, you can prevent damage to building materials and furnishings and save money by eliminating mold growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The spread of mold can be a serious health risk, causing symptoms such as allergic reactions, asthma, and various respiratory problems. The major source of mold spread is moisture and humidity. Whether it\u2019s excessive rainfall or the recent influx of storms, mold is a threat with higher humidity.<\/p>\n

While removing mold from your home can sometimes be a difficult task, there are several steps you can take to combat the threat:<\/p>\n