Humidity and Allergens

Allergens are caused by microorganisms that distress the lungs or skin. A lot of sensitive people know that when their allergies or asthmas are triggered, they experience numerous kinds of symptoms which often include:

• Watery eyes
• Excessive scratching or the urge to itch
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Having a hard time breathing
• Runny or clogged nose
• Hay fever
• Hives

The immediate remedy is, of course, to take the appropriate medication and wait until the symptoms subside. However, this method can only temporarily reduce the stress the person is facing because often the causes of these allergy attacks are still lingering within your home.

The most common type of allergen found in your properties is mold. This toxic microorganism loves to grow in dark, damp, and humid spaces – perfect descriptions for your unused basements, attics, and crawl spaces. Although molds are secondary damage caused by the presence of excess water, their presence can become destructive.

Depending on the material it is latched on, it will slowly reduce the strength of its structure – leaving it to break and rot; but the most dangerous aspect of harboring molds is that it can trigger unwanted allergies and asthmas – affecting mostly to both children and the elderly.

Overall cleaning is not enough to reduce the occurrence of these toxic microorganisms from your home. The best solution is to keep your rooms dry, but with the amount of systems and equipment available in the market it can be difficult to choose the right one. That is why we, at Grate Products, suggest that you deal with the problem even before it happens.

Moisture is your number one enemy, but with the help of our outstanding moisture control products and services, you can say goodbye to those nasty molds and similar microorganisms. Give us a call at: 844-402-3555 or visit our contact page to avail any one of our services such as basement waterproofing and sump pump installations, and get a free estimate today!