INDOOR AIR SCIENCE
Mold

Virtually every breath we take contains mold spores. Many are relatively harmless. Some, such as toxic black mold, can be life threatening.

Molds produce allergens, irritants, and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).  Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions and asthma attacks in sensitive individuals. Allergic reactions, both immediate and delayed, are common. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.

Molds, which can easily grow in your home, are caused by:

• Flooding
• Broken or sweating pipes
• Leaking roofs
• Insufficient insulation
• High ambient moisture (e.g., from showers, laundry, cooking, even a large number of people breathing)

The RecoupAerator® will reduce humidity in your home by circulating fresh air and filtering out existing mold spores.

Mold
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Mold Fact Sheet, Stirling Technology
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Biological Pollutants in Your Home, EPA
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A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home, EPA
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, EPA
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“Home, Sick Home,” Johns Hopkins Magazine, September 2000
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"Toxic Intruders," ABCNews.com, Nov. 29, 2002