First, let's go over a quick primer on mold. All molds are fungi, and share biology with mushrooms and lichens, for example. The mold that is dangerous to you and your family is uncommon in the fungi kingdom, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't harmful. However, some toxic molds are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be cleaned up and completely removed.
Because of possible toxicity, you should generally contact a home flooding service Vermillion SD company if you discover mold in your home. This is because if you see mold growth, there is probably hidden mold behind walls, in attics and elsewhere.
Check credentials before you hire a mold removal company. The State Office of Consumer Protection is a good place to begin, and you can check for affiliations such as as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration.
Mold damage left to grow releases spores, which act like seeds and can cause damage to spread very quickly. If you don't, mold damage will keep eating on your home or business and will destroy your things. Some types of mold, those that release mycotoxins, can also cause major health risks ranging from brain damage. Mycotoxins can be especially harmful to infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.