Are you having problems with mold in your home? Have you noticed a musty, damp odor? Perhaps you have experienced water damage from a leak in the roof, a damaged pipe or even flooding?

All shapes and sizes

Mold comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Whether it’s black spots on your shower curtain, slimy orange mold in your drains or fuzzy white mold in your basement. It’s all mold and it can all harm your health, particularly if you have allergies or on-going respiratory problems. Mold exposure can cause a range of allergy symptoms, including runny nose, itchy watering eyes, coughing and sneezing. Mold can also exacerbate asthma symptoms, increasing the risk of an asthma attack.

The dangers of Mycotoxins

Certain types of mold can also produce Mycotoxins. Mycotoxins can be extremely dangerous for some individuals. They have been associated with liver cancer and kidney failure. They can also damage the brain and central nervous system.

Find the source

If you have mold present in your home, the source of the problem must first be addressed. Repair any leaks and remove water damaged items if necessary. If you’re allergic to mold or have ongoing allergies and asthma, you may want to consider hiring a professional mold remediation company to remove the mold for you. And if you do decide to remove it yourself, be sure to wear protective clothing and a mask, as the products used to remove mold can also be toxic.

What next?

Now that you’ve removed all sources of mold, you can turn your attention to your indoor air quality. The Austin Air HealthMate is without doubt, our best air purifier for damp environments. The Medical Grade Certified HEPA Material used in the Austin Air HealthMate will effectively remove mold spores from the air. While the blend of carbon and zeolite will take care of the mycotoxins that can develop when mold is present.

The Austin Air HealthMate is the best air purifier for damp environments.

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