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You may not realize just how important it is for you to keep your house free of condensation and standing water. These phenomena may arise as the result of leaks, poor building design, or failure to wipe off damp surfaces. Though they may seem harmless (it’s just water, right?), the humid environments these situations create serve as perfect breeding grounds for a dangerous substance known as black or toxic mold.

Black molds thrive in damp and mild environments. Once a black mold colony begins to grow in your home, it can be difficult and costly to remove the infestation. The best way to avoid exposure to black mold is to take precautionary steps, so that it never starts to grow inside your house. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should control the moisture of your home attentively. By eliminating moist areas, you strip the mold spores of what they need to thrive.

Moisture control can be accomplished through the following actions:

• Make sure all rooms and appliances (bathrooms and driers) that accumulate moisture are vented to the outside, not inside, of the building.
• Use appliances like dehumidifiers and AC units for moisture control
• Wipe moisture off of damp surfaces as soon as you notice it
• Take the necessary steps to reduce condensation formation

If you start to notice an increase in your asthma and/or allergies when you are indoors, then you may have an undetected mold problem. You should investigate further as soon as possible.

If you have suffered from exposure to black mold, then you may have the right to recover compensation for you pain, suffering, and added expenses. The St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. can help you take legal action. To learn more, contact our offices today at 800-931-4369.