Mold & Indoor Air Quality

On average, people spend between 80-90% of their time indoors. It's not difficult to understand how important it is to keep your indoor environment free of contamination.

Intrusion of mold into the indoor environment can cause serious health problems if left unchecked. The information contained in theMold/IAQ section of this website is dedicated to informing home and business owners of the potential health problems that are possible from exposure to toxic types of mold, both what you can see, and what you can't. Courtesy Care is certified by the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) in Mold Remediation.

Our trained technicians can perform testing of your home for mold contamination, giving you valuable information that will help you insure that your home and family remain healthy.

If contamination is found in your home, we at Courtesy Care offer our services in remediating the problem and returning your home to a healthy state.

What is Mold?

Molds are fungi. Molds grow throughout the natural and built environment. Tiny particles of mold are present in indoor and outdoor air. In nature, molds help break down dead materials and can be found growing on soil, foods, plant matter, and other items. Molds produce microscopic cells called "spores" which are very tiny and spread easily through the air. Live spores act like seeds, forming new mold growths (colonies) when they find the right conditions.

What does mold need to grow?

Mold only needs a few simple things to grow and multiply:

• Moisture
• Nutrients
• Suitable place to grow

Of these, controlling excess moisture is the key to preventing and stopping indoor mold growth.

Should I be concerned about mold in my home?

Mold should not be permitted to grow and multiply indoors. When this happens, health problems can occur and building materials, goods and furnishings may be damaged.