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Accredited Laboratory — A lab that has been accredited by a recognized agency to the ISO 17025 Standard.

Aflatoxin — A Mycotoxin which is known to be one of the most toxic naturally occurring substances which is from Aspergillus flavus mold growth.

Allergen — A substance such as mold or pet hair which can cause an allergic reaction.

Ambient air — Outdoor air or representative of a general volume of indoor air.

Amplification of molds — Any indoor scenario which may increase the concentration of molds such as moisture in a wall cavity or mold growth in an HVAC system.

Anti-fungal treatment — Any mold remediation activity which removes, disinfects, or treats surfaces contaminated by mold.

Asbestos — A naturally occurring mineral fiber used in hundreds of building and insulation materials. Exposure to asbestos is a known health risk for cancer especially due to occupational contact. Asbestos is a regulated material and professional removal using engineering controls is recommended in most cases.

Asthma — A condition of respiratory sensitivity when lung tissue swells in reaction to exposure to particles which irritate the small passages of the lung tissue.

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Mold Remediation In Your Home - Where Does Mold Grow?

The known risk factors associated with mold spores and mold growth in homes and businesses cause great concern for most homeowners in the Adamstown, MD area. Mold has been shown to cause a variety of health effects, and can even lead to death in the most extreme cases. Mold remediation is work to effectively remove and prevent mold growth in your home, and should be left to the professionals.

When thinking about where mold remediation services may be needed in your Northern Virginia home, the simple answer is just about anywhere. Mold can be found nearly anywhere since it can grow on any organic substance - it only needs water, air and a tiny supply of organic material to adhere to a surface and begin growing. Mold can feed on tiny traces of dust or, just as likely, the actual material from which your home is made. Mold may be found on wood, paint, paper, food, insulation and carpet. Each of these surfaces is at risk of growing mold that could be harmful to your family, friends, associates and customers.

Mold remediation is the process of removing mold growth and accumulations of mold spores and taking precautions against future mold growth. It is however important to note that it is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in an indoor environment. But, with proper mold remediation services and practices you can easily control mold growth through indoor moisture control. Mold remediation experts identify the parts of your home that suffer from mold buildup due to damp or poor ventilation, treat the mold, and provide a way to prevent it coming back. The location could be a corner of your basement or even the back of a piece of furniture in your family room or kitchen.

Even though you can often see clusters of mold spores growing on walls, ceilings, in basements and attics, individual mold spores are typically unseen without magnification. The microscopic mold spores float through the air and land in various places; when the landing place is damp, they begin growing and feeding to survive and grow.

Mold remediation is typically needed in a variety of areas in your Northern Virginia or Maryland home. Since mold spores can grow anywhere with moisture in the air and on surfaces, you may need professional mold remediation services in any area of your home. For more information on mold remediation, contact the area's leading mold remediation experts at RTS Environmental Services.