Can you transfer mold from one house to another?

Cross contamination is an important concept because people who have been exposed to toxic mold can cross-contaminate their homes. This can occur if you take contaminated personal items from one house to another or if you carry the contaminants on your hair and body from contaminated buildings.

Can mold travel with you?

Yes. Mold spores are airborne and can attach themselves to people’s skin, clothing, shoes, shopping bags, furniture, carpets, and even pets. Once spores enter your home, they can settle onto any surface and start to multiply.

Where does mold come from?

Causes and growing conditions. Mold is found everywhere and can grow on almost any substance when moisture is present. They reproduce by spores, which are carried by air currents. When spores land on a moist surface suitable for life, they begin to grow.

How do you prevent mold when moving?

You can reduce humidity and moisture content by operating air conditioners and dehumidifiers in the weeks leading up to your packing. Ask your mover to use silica gel packets to help absorb moisture. Consider Absorbmatic bars for the inside of your container.

Can you live with mold and live with it?

Mold affects each of us to varying degrees, and while I may be able to clean something that was exposed to mold and live with it without issue afterwards, another person may continue to react to something even after multiple cleanings. Thus, I strongly advise you to listen to your body first. Your body wants to be healthy and to protect itself.

Is mold in your home a health issue?

So, if you are actually seeing the mold on a wall, flooring, or on objects inside your home, you are dealing with a huge health issue. During our ordeal, some of the items in our home with the highest mold counts looked perfectly clean and safe.

What happens if you are exposed to mold at work?

Some people, such as those with allergies to molds or with asthma, may have more intense reactions. Severe reactions may occur among workers exposed to large amounts of molds in occupational settings, such as farmers working around moldy hay. Severe reactions may include fever and shortness of breath.

What should I do if there is mold growing in my house?

If there is mold growth in your home, you should clean up the mold and fix the water problem. Mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with commercial products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of household laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water.