{"id":101,"date":"2018-08-01T10:50:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T15:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interstateac.com\/?p=101"},"modified":"2021-02-08T16:27:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T22:27:02","slug":"mold-eliminating-and-preventing-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interstateac.com\/advice\/mold-eliminating-and-preventing-it\/","title":{"rendered":"MOLD: Eliminating and Preventing It"},"content":{"rendered":"
The long, humid summers in Middle Tennessee are conducive to mold and mildew and its associated odors forming in your home.\u00a0 In this post, we\u2019ll help you get to the bottom of any mold issues you may have and alleviate this smelly and potentially hazardous problem.<\/p>\n
Mold is a microscopic fungus that travels as spores in the air and dust all around us \u2013 inside and outside.\u00a0 It thrives in moisture and easily builds colonies.\u00a0 Mold can cause health problems for you and your family \u2013 such as sinus, allergy, and respiratory issues.\u00a0 Some molds produce deadly mycotoxins \u2013 the so-called \u201ctoxic molds\u201d or \u201cblack mold\u201d \u2013 which can cause neurological issues and even death.\u00a0 Contrary to popular belief, not all black-colored mold is the toxic type, and not all strains of toxic molds are black-colored.\u00a0 However, anytime you see mold, it bears investigation.<\/p>\n
To begin ridding your home of the foul odors and health hazards caused by mold and mildew \u2013 and to prevent them from re-occurring – here are some things you can do:<\/p>\n
If you care about the quality of the air you and your family breathes every day \u2013 and want to prolong your HVAC investment \u2013 call on Interstate AC Service at 615-832-8500.\u00a0 We\u2019re here to help with all your heating and air-conditioning needs.<\/p>\n\n