• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

HNST Mold Inspections

New York / New Jersey Mold Inspections

  • HOME
  • MOLD INFO
    • New York State Mold Law
    • Black Mold
    • Health Concerns and Mold Testing
    • Reasons To Test For Mold
    • Mold Myths
  • SERVICES
    • Mold Testing
    • Mold Inspections
    • Asbestos Testing
    • HVAC/AC Inspections
    • Environmental Relative Moldiness Index Testing
    • Mycotoxin Testing
    • VOC/Odor, Formaldehyde and Indoor Air Quality Testing
    • Allergen Testing
    • Water Damage Assessment
    • Lead Testing
  • TESTIMONIALS
    • Our Google Reviews
    • Our Angi Reviews
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT
Types of Mold: Cladosporium

Types of Mold: Cladosporium

February 17, 2016 by John Skelly |

Last month we highlighted one of the four common molds called Aspergillus, see our blog here. This month, we are turning the spotlight onto another of the CDC’s top 4 common indoor molds, Cladosporium. Just like Aspergillius, Cladosporium can be found indoors and outdoors and also can cause infection, allergies and lead to asthma.

Here are the facts you need to know regarding Cladosporium:

  • Found indoors on surfaces such as carpet or wallpaper when moisture is present (think carpeted basements)
  • Found outdoors on plants and organic matter such as leaves
  • Very rarely causes illness, but can cause skin, eye, sinus and brain infections as well as allergies and asthma
  • Linked to 2015 outbreak of fungal meningitis, according to the CDC

Since Cladosporium is common, there is no way to completely avoid the mold, however you can take steps to prevent and reduce exposure. This is important for those with mold allergies or undiagnosed allergy symptoms.

Tips to reduce exposure:

  • Remove wallpaper and carpeting from areas prone to moisture, such as bathrooms and basements
  • Avoid raking or disrupting earth, any movement of this debris can release dormant spores into the air
  • Call a doctor if you are experiencing symptoms such as itchy eyes, skin, allergy symptoms or increased asthma symptoms
  • Have your home inspected for mold

If you notice your allergy symptoms are particularly bad in your home or workplace, call HNST Mold Inspections to schedule your indoor inspection. As a company founded on honesty and integrity, you can count on us to give you an un-biased opinion as well as all possible solutions to combat your mold problem. Use our quick contact form to get in touch with us today!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Cladosporium, Mold Inspection NJ, Mold Inspector NJ, Types of Mold

Primary Sidebar

Company Information

New York (845)-215-9258

New Jersey (201)-733-0091

NYSDOL Mold Assessor License #00077

EPA & NYS ASBESTOS INSPECTOR #18-43643

NYS ASBESTOS HANDLING LICENSE #216862

EPA LEAD INSPECTOR #LBP-I-I214131-1

COUNCIL-CERTIFIED INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT #2205013

Recent Posts

  • 5 Signs You Need a Professional Mold Inspection
  • What Are the Benefits of Mold Inspections?
  • The Warning Signs of Asbestos in Your Home
  • Should I Get a Mold Inspection When Buying a New Home?
  • 5 Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Get a Mold Inspection

COMPANY INFORMATION

New York (845) 215.9258
New Jersey (201) 733.0091
NYSDOL Mold Assessor License Number 00077

SERVICES

  • All Services
  • MOLD TESTING
  • MOLD INSPECTIONS
  • ASBESTOS TESTING
  • LEAD TESTING
  • ERMI MOLD INDEX TESTING
  • MYCOTOXIN TESTING
  • VOC/ODOR AIR SAMPLING
  • WATER DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
  • ALLERGEN TESTING
  • HVAC/AC INSPECTIONS

MOLD INFORMATION

  • Mold Information
  • Black Mold
  • Health Concerns and Mold Testing
  • Reasons To Test For Mold
  • Mold Myths

Copyright © 2023 · Coaching Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in