<p> How important is it to have a mold testing done in your house? Some people don't see the importance of doing testing for issues like mold since they are not aware of the effects of mold to their health. <a href="https://www.home247.co/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%94-%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A9%E0%B9%8C/" alt="เช่าคอนโด พร้อมพงษ์">เช่าคอนโด พร้อมพงษ์</a></li> Mold is a common word for fungus that grows in damp places. It can be found in food or in any surfaces. Typically, molds is black, white, or green in color and has a musty smell. The most common places for molds to grow indoors are in the window sills, carpet, and walls in the kitchen, laundry room and the bathroom. </p><p> <strong> Negative Impact of Molds to Your Health </strong> </p><p> Mold grows in the presence of moisture in materials or surfaces they can live on. It releases "spores" in the air which can affect your health. Molds can cause a plethora of health conditions including allergic reactions and flare ups of existing respiratory illnesses like asthma or chronic bronchitis. Symptoms, if exposed to mold, would include skin rash and sensitivity, nose bleeds, throat irritation, watery eyes and cough and cold symptoms. However, more severe symptoms or reactions could include kidney damage, immune system failure, memory lapse, brain damage and in some cases, even death. Children and elderly who have existing immune system problems are more susceptible to the harmful effects of molds. </p><p> <strong> Checking For Mold Before Purchase </strong> </p><p> Before you can treat mold, you have to discover where it is and how it developed there. For older homes that have some mold damage, a home inspector can determine the severity of the necessary mold repairs to make the home safe to live in. But more importantly, you don't want to get stuck with mold problems that are beyond repair. If you are planning on purchasing a home, it would be wise to add mold testing when doing a property inspection to save on service costs but also to verify that you're getting a home without major pre-existing mold problems. Some mold problems cannot be repairs via surface bleaching treatments, but have to be removed and completely replaced. That can kill a real estate deal! If the mold is repairable, the home inspector will verify that the previous home owners have rectified the mold problem accurately before the home purchase is complete. Alternatively, your home inspector could estimate the cost of repairs for the buyers to incur that could offset the selling price. </p><p> If mold has been a problem within a home, it's imperative to find the source of the problem. Usually, it comes from leaky roof shingles that allow rain water to drip down the walls of the home or leaking water pipes within the walls of the home. Keep a watchful eye on the maintenance needs of your home to ensure a small leak doesn't become a large repair job and impact your health. </p>
