Mold Growth in Cincinnati Homes

Mold growing in your Cincinnati home can have serious health implications for your family members. The more mold which grows, the greater risk it poses to yourself and your loved ones. Learn the symptoms, and what you can do to keep your family health.

Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Mold may grow if your home experiences moisture problems. Exposure to mold and mildew can cause a range of symptoms, including:

• Headaches
• Irritated skin, eyes, and throat
• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Congestion

If someone in your household has respiratory issues or immune system deficiencies, they may be especially sensitive to mold exposure. Some evidence exists linking early childhood mold exposure to the development of asthma, especially when a genetic predisposition exists.

Prevent Mold Growth

Mold carries a distinctly musty smell – it can often be smelled before it is visible. Once you locate mold growth in the home, it can be cleaned away with a bleach solution. Because mold typically results from a moisture issue in the home, you’ll need to address its cause.

Installing a whole-home dehumidifier can keep your relative humidity level in check, preventing mold growth. If your home is too humid, moisture can pool on surfaces, creating the ideal environment for mold growth. Dehumidifiers pull excess moisture out of your indoor air supply, leaving your indoor environment drier, but at the appropriate moisture levels for your comfort.

Mold spores are easily spread through your HVAC system as air circulates. Ultraviolet light air purifiers are a solution which stops mold from contaminating your indoor air quality. Affixed within your HVAC system, as mold passes by in the air, the ultraviolet energy neutralizes spores so they cannot breed and cannot cause symptoms.

Don’t let your family suffer due to mold exposure – Nelson Comfort has the indoor air quality solutions you need to prevent mold’s harmful effects. Contact us today to learn more.

About The Author

Dan Detmer

Dan Detmer is the owner of Nelson Comfort. Dan was born into the heating and cooling industry, coming from a family of well respected HVAC contractors in Dayton, Ohio. After working in the family business, Dan decided to work for a local HVAC wholesale business helping local contractors grow their business. When he felt his heart moving him back into the residential and light commercial business, Dan joined the Mortimer Heating & Cooling team in Cincinnati, where he had called home and become part of the community for several years. After a short period of time Dan purchased the company and created what is today, Nelson Comfort. Today he operates a company based on integrity, honesty, and stellar customer service. If you have any questions feel free to tweet (at sign) NelsonComfort and we will get right back with you!