Beware of Moldy Ductwork!

As a homeowner, your first responsibility is to ensure your living environment is safe and comfortable. Yet, and don’t feel bad if this is you, most homeowners think very little about mold that may be lurking in air ducts.

While individuals know what mold looks like on walls and ceilings and can do something about it, what they can’t see is what can hurt them—what is inside the air ducts, affecting their health and home atmosphere.

Mold in air ducts can be a sneaky invader, typically found in the smell of musty air before it's seen. Even when mold isn't easily traced, its presence can still be felt through other health symptoms, like coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, skin irritation, difficulty breathing, headaches, and other symptoms common in allergies.

Continued exposure may enhance the symptoms more and may also lead to several profound health implications in people with pre-existing respiratory diseases and allergies to molds.

Mold thrives best in a warm, moist environment, quickly supplied by air ducts in your home. This is usually much worse if your house has poor ventilation or some reoccurring severe dampness. Acting fast to identify and rectify mold in ducts is paramount in stopping it from becoming an entire infestation throughout the rest of your house and creating even more health problems.

Once you have determined that mold is present in your air ducts, it's time to act. Cleaning your air ducts without proper training and equipment is just not practical. Hiring a professional restoration company for mold removal will ensure that it is done safely and effectively. Professionals use specialized tools and products to eliminate mold and prevent its return. Find a mold removal company that adheres to industry guidelines, such as those specified by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA).

When your company of choice is performing the necessary duct cleaning and mold removal steps, ask questions. This is a good time to think about preventive steps. You don’t want a repeat of more mold in your ductwork. Listen to the professionals and invest in a preventative maintenance program to catch problems early. This may be reducing humidity and more monitoring of your air ducts moving forward.

The pros are here to help you with these important cleaning tasks, especially those that are impossible for you to do yourself. Call your favorite cleaning and restoration company. After all, it pays to call a pro! CLC Extreme Clean LLC 575-937-4385