Chemical Compounds Produced During Mold Growth

10/25/2016 (Permalink)

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Molds produce two types of chemical compounds that people in water-damaged buildings can be exposed to - Mycotoxins and Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (“MVOC”), MVOC are gases produced by mold. The musty odor produced by mold is caused by microbial volatile organic compounds. These odors are chemicals, generated during certain parts of the mold's growing cycle. Mold odors are made up of strong chemicals which can cause health issues.
 
Different mold growth produces different MVOC's depending on conditions, including how much moisture is present, temperature, air pressure, light, and what surface it is growing on. The gases or chemicals produced by actively growing mold can be monitored to find the level of its growth in the house. If you see any mold damage in Kure Beach, contact SERVPRO immediately.
 
It was believed that gases released by mold have certain antifungal and cytotoxic properties. Laboratory testing has discovered that MVOC chemicals are made up of benzenes, tuloenes, aldehydes and much more. Because of this, it is possible that under certain circumstances, microbial volatile organic compounds may be partly responsible for complaints of ill-health and poor indoor air quality.
 
One of the main benefits of a mold restoration service is that they have the state-of-the-art equipment to see chemicals being emitted from growing mold, even if it is behind a wall. If, however, the MVOC levels exceed acceptable standards, mold remediation experts can help.
 
Mold removal technicians will take the next steps to improve your home's air quality with consultation, testing or other professional techniques that are used for indoor air quality treatment. Our homes are our safe havens. With an expert comprehensive test, mold removal experts can give you peace of mind that you are doing everything you can to protect the ones that you love.
 
Contact SERVPRO of New Hanover today. We are locally owned and operated. As a leader in the restoration industry, we understand how quickly mold spreads. We are dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. After all, a fast response lessens mold damage and limits further damage, especially to your health.
 
You can reach us at (910) 762-8180. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you have a water or mold damage problem, we are already nearby and ready to help restore your home back to normal.