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Indoor air pollution: Is your home making you sick?

Mold

What is it?

Mold is an allergen that grows in moist environments.

Where it can be found in your home

It can be in crawlspaces and other hidden areas that are moist or damp.

Why it’s dangerous

Mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks.

How to detect it and protect your family

When in doubt, take a good whiff, if it smells like mold, it’s mold. Control the overall moisture and ventilation in your home by have a professional check that the components of your heating and air conditioning units and ductwork are tight and sealed. If not, the units could be pulling air from improper areas such as the crawl space, attic, or wall cavities. If items in your home become wet because of flooding, dry them within two days to prevent molding.

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