The black mold and its mycotoxins

When we talk about the black mold, what come first into our minds are perhaps the fuzzy materials which we find in our storage rooms. But aside from how icky and dirty they appear, the black mold is known to be a notorious and silent killer, bringing various health risks to you and your family.

What makes a black mold notorious?

A mycotoxin is a toxic chemical found in certain conditions under the presence of moisture. This toxin is said to infect food and once infected and eaten, you could have mycotoxicosis or food poisoning caused by mycotoxin. These mycotoxins could cause pulmonary hemorrhage among toddlers and infants and the black mold itself can cause what specialists call as the “sick building syndrome.”

How do you know if you have mycotoxins?

First and foremost, you have to find out of your home is infected by the black mold. This would require either visual inspection and air or surface sampling. Note that because the black mold is not airborne, low levels of spores in the air could result if you do the sampling inside a contaminated indoor environment. A thorough sampling and examination in areas where mold are a potential inhabitant should be done to determine where exactly the fungus occurs and to find out the level of contamination. In situations where contamination is positive, do not ever attempt to proceed with solving the problem without following safety procedures in dealing with the toxic black mold. It is highly recommended that you get advice from a professional to help you out with the situation. Once the areas are identified, it is necessary that you use natural cleaning products to kill the notorious mold. Using such products will not only kill the  black mold but will also ensure that your family, most especially your children, are protected from the hazards of toxic chemicals during the “clean up” process. If you wish to avail of discounts, you can always purchase wholesale cleaning products to make your expenses lighter in the pocket.

Kill the black mold now and have healthy and happy home life.