{"id":1995,"date":"2020-05-04T01:44:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T05:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1995"},"modified":"2020-04-23T09:12:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T13:12:58","slug":"why-is-getting-rid-of-mold-spores-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/04\/why-is-getting-rid-of-mold-spores-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Getting Rid of Mold Spores So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1889\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1889\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Depositphotos_61894827_s-2015-mold-spores-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mold Spores and Your Health\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Depositphotos_61894827_s-2015-mold-spores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Depositphotos_61894827_s-2015-mold-spores.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mold Spores and Your Health<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You may recognize the visual signs of a mold infestation, but what about the part you can&#8217;t see? Here&#8217;s a look at why <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-information\/mold-spores.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mold spores<\/a><\/strong> are an important factor in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-treatment-remediation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC mold removal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Mold Growth Develops<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mold spores are less than half the width of a human hair. As a result, even though you&#8217;re constantly surrounded by mold spores, you&#8217;re rarely aware of them.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, mold spores drift harmlessly around us. Problems arise when spores land on a surface where moisture\u00a0is present. The spores begin generating hyphae, which are filaments that absorb nutrients, allowing the mold to establish a foothold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dangers of Mold Spores<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once a mold colony develops, the concentration of spores can lead to health problems. As the spores are ingested through breathing, over time they will lead to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/30\/can-mold-spores-cause-allergies-and-asthma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">irritation of the respiratory system<\/a>. Even people without existing allergies can experience symptoms such as sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Since it&#8217;s not possible to completely eliminate mold spores, the answer lies in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/02\/not-always-the-fungi-how-to-keep-unwelcome-mold-out-of-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">controlling conditions that favor mold growth<\/a>. This means treating the source of the excess moisture, whether it&#8217;s leaky pipes or high humidity.<\/p>\n<p>DIY methods of\u00a0mold removal often serve only to further disperse mold spores. Professional NYC mold removal experts have the equipment and know-how to effectively eliminate all traces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>State-of-the-Art NYC Mold Removal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/moldexterm-system.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proprietary MoldExterm program<\/a> is an eco-friendly, non-intrusive way to remove mold and prevent it from returning. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Stern Mold<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may recognize the visual signs of a mold infestation, but what about the part you can&#8217;t see? Here&#8217;s a look at why mold spores are an important factor in NYC mold removal. How Mold Growth Develops Mold spores are less than half the width of a human hair. 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