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.
Indoor Air Quality Association- www.iaqa.org
American Indoor Air Quality Council- www.iaqcouncil.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- www.epa.gov/mold/
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification ( IICRC)- www.iicrc.org/pdf/buydocs.pdf
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Even though signs and symptoms of black mold exposure may vary greatly between individuals, some commonalities can be spotted by suspecting homeowners in the Washington DC area. Research has proven exposure to black mold can be serious and even life threatening in some people. Mold spores are everywhere and are transported by air, so regardless of how hard you try it is not possible for you to stop a few mold spores from entering your home.
When mold spores gather in large quantities inside your home or business, they present a danger to humans. Typically, exposure to mold spores and black mold lead to allergic reactions in some people and respiratory problems in others.
The common cold and mold spore exposure often present the same type of symptoms. Nasal congestion, wheezing, eye irritation such as itchiness or watering and in some cases, skin irritations such as rashes may occur.
Depending on your occupation, you may be more susceptible to mold-related health problems than others may. For example, if you consistently work in warm, damp and dark places such as basements — like plumbers or electricians — you may be at a greater risk of developing mold-related illnesses. More severe symptoms of black mold illnesses include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and fever.
Identifying if your home or business contains black mold that may cause health problems is as easy as contacting our team of professionals at RTS Environmental Services. Our highly trained team of professionals performs mold inspections and, when necessary, complete mold remediation services as well. Locating the source of the mold growth and remedying the problem is the best way to eliminate mold growth in your Northern Virginia home or office, and is the best way to keep everyone safe.
Serving all of Northern Virginia, including the communities of Annandale, VA, Annapolis, MD, Ellicott City, MD and Fairfax, VA, the friendly and knowledgeable staff at RTS Environmental Services can solve your mold problem.