Toxic Compounds in water damaged houses are a cause for concern, not only because mold can be a factor, but also because anything could be a factor. The toxic stew is an original combination of whatever contaminants happen to be there, in the air, in the water, in the building materials, ultimately forming the organic toxic soup-but organic in a bad way.
In this sense, organic means of, relating to, or derived from living matter :
• Chemistry of, relating to, or denoting compounds containing carbon (other than simple binary compounds and salts) and chiefly or ultimately of biological origin. Just because it is natural and biological does not mean it is safe for human exposure or consumption.
The Bye bye Mold Glossary lists a number of fungi and terminology relating to mold and mold exposure.
- See the Mold Glossary
- Byebye Mold also has a Frequently Asked Question area, where you can get answers to your mold questions: Ask Your Mold Questions
If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.