There are several tests you can take to make a connection between your health and your environment. The most common form of mold testing connected to health is a mycotoxin test. This testing gives you the ability to be run both medically and environmentally. The health symptoms for mold exposure can range from moderate to severe depending on the species of mold and the toxins it is producing. Medical testing in conjunction with environmental testing may be necessary to definitively identify mold sickness.

The long-term effects of mold exposure can result in mycotoxicosis, neurological disorders, severe breathing disorders, and fungal infections. Exposure severity will depend on the species of mold, amount of time in the contaminated environment, volume of spores, and an individual’s immune system.

Mold can make you sick in 3 ways (1) allergic reaction (2) Invasive fungal infection (3) Mycotoxin poisoning. The amount of time it takes to experience any of these ailments will vary greatly upon an individual’s immune system, but studies have found that prolonged exposure to mold will generally result in some form of adverse health effect.

Some of the commonly prescribed medical tests for mold sickness are Mycotoxin testing, IGE testing, Scratch Allergy testing GI testing, and DNA testing. Your doctor will often use your environmental report to identify the appropriate corresponding medical test

This is something that many people wonder and a question we get quite a bit, especially when trying to explain to other people about our business. Well, you don’t NEED a mold inspection, but here is how clients do benefit from getting one and how our service is valuable. The most important thing that we offer is an evaluation of your indoor air quality. When indoor growth problems exist, they release thousands of spores into the air that have the potential to cause health problems. Without taking air samples, there is no way to determine how far this problem has spread. Most of the time when situations like the picture above exist, we see elevated levels throughout the entire floor of a home or business. In order to fix these air problems, extensive air cleaning needs to take place. You should also understand that the visible growth that you see is often only the tip of the iceberg. Chances are once you see something on walls, furniture or above a professional mold remediation will need to take place. Bringing us in first will allow you to go into that process informed and our report will lay out every step that needs to be taken. Knowing the scope of work will not only help keep costs low, but also make sure your indoor environment gets fixed correctly the first time. On the other side of things, if you do not see anything, but are experiencing other symptoms of a mold problem you may be right. Our expert inspectors have seen just about every situation that you could imagine. If what you are experiencing in your home or business is due to mold, we WILL find it and provide you with the information necessary to get rid of the problem.

Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).

The recommendation time for a facility or home to remain empty is for a minimum of 45-60 minutes after a disinfection treatment.

Our technicians wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: Full Tyvex Suit Rubber Boots Rubber Gloves Rubber Gloves Face Shield/GogglesHearing Protection

Our disinfectant is 100% Hypo-Allergenic, meaning it will not be harmful to your skin.

Sole Source Restoration utilizes state of the art equipment, quality disinfectant, and experienced technicians to deliver first-class service in disinfection applications, killing 99.9% of all pathogens, not only on all surfaces, but in the air as well. These factors combined allow us to provide you with professional service, outstanding quality, and an unmatched price!