One of the most important sources of water waste are definitely water based utilities like leaking appliances and other water based utilities. Nowadays, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers as well as washing machines can all be connected to a water source because of their ice dispensers, water and wrinkle care features.
Our households are all full of these appliances, so the possibility for a leak becomes increased. Leaks can be very dangerous. They can cause great damage and induce hazardous conditions, like for example the appearance of mold.
What Is Household Mold?
It’s fungus mostly found inside and outside everywhere throughout the whole year. The best environment for it to grow is humid, damp and warm. It becomes multiplied with microscopic spores which travel through the air and then attach to different materials and structures.
Mold can be found in 100,000 different species and types. Some of them are harmless, but some of them can cause really serious health problems. The most common categories of mold that cause problems for our health are the allergenic molds. They are full of allergens which can cause various symptoms as well as allergies in humans.
Symptoms of Mold
People who spend time in damp environments indoors that are full of molds have symptoms like:
Our households are all full of these appliances, so the possibility for a leak becomes increased. Leaks can be very dangerous. They can cause great damage and induce hazardous conditions, like for example the appearance of mold.
What Is Household Mold?
It’s fungus mostly found inside and outside everywhere throughout the whole year. The best environment for it to grow is humid, damp and warm. It becomes multiplied with microscopic spores which travel through the air and then attach to different materials and structures.
Mold can be found in 100,000 different species and types. Some of them are harmless, but some of them can cause really serious health problems. The most common categories of mold that cause problems for our health are the allergenic molds. They are full of allergens which can cause various symptoms as well as allergies in humans.
Symptoms of Mold
People who spend time in damp environments indoors that are full of molds have symptoms like:
- Memory problems, brain fog, trouble with focus and executive function
- Fatigue, weakness, post-exercise malaise and fatigue
- Muscle cramping, aches, and pains, joint pain without inflammatory arthritis, persistent nerve pain, “ice pick” pain
- Numbness and tingling
- A headache
- Light sensitivity, red eyes, and/or blurred vision
- Sinus problems, cough, shortness of breath, air hunger, asthma-like symptoms
- Tremors
- Vertigo
- Persistent nerve pain
- Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, appetite changes
- Metallic taste
- Weight gain despite sufficient effort (weight loss resistance)
- Night sweats or other problems with temperature regulation
- Excessive thirst
- Increased urination
- Static “shocks”
If you notice mold around the area you live, near schools or where you work, you need to eliminate it so that you can improve the quality of your life as well as your health. Homeowners can remove small amounts of mold, but large amounts of mold should be eliminated with the help of specialists.
Don’t Forget To Deal With The Leak!
Still, the mold outbreak can only be prevented if you deal with the leak first.
Internally, all of the potential causes like tubes, pipes, water faucets, water valves, toilets and any household appliances are among the potential causes of a leak. You will need a professional plumber to locate to cause and treat it.