Mould and BLACK Mould: The Facts

Black mould, other moulds, and fungi can be found almost anywhere and require very little to survive. Moisture, oxygen and a food source are all that is needed for mould to thrive, and our homes provide the ideal habitat!

moulds including black mould can be detected indoors and outdoors, year round. They spread by releasing tiny seed-like particles called spores into the air. Leaking roofs, high humidity, inadequate ventilation and flooding are some of the root causes of mould and black mould growth.

Black mould

There are thousands of different species of moulds. Some are harmless but others potentially very harmful. Black mould (also known as stachybotrys chartarum) is a greenish-black mould that produces hazardous byproducts called mycotoxins. The mycotoxins produced by moulds like black mould are capable of causing serious disease in humans and other animals.

Possible Health Effects of Black mould Exposure

  • skin irritations
  • stuffy nose, irritated eyes and other allergenic symptoms
  • shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing
  • exacerbation of any underlying illnesses including asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • neurological disorders
  • death

People at risk

Some groups of people who may be particularly susceptible to serious illness following exposure to microbial (mould and black mould) contamination include:

  • Infants and children
  • The Elderly
  • Women who are pregnant or lactating
  • Anyone with compromised immune system deficiencies due to disease, chemotherapy, etc.


Call the experts at Medallion Healthy Homes to find out about having your home tested for black mould and allergens. We can effectively eliminate black mould, other moulds, toxins and odours, purifying your indoor air and making it safe and healthy for you and your entire family. Please call us to find out how we can make your home a healthier place to live.







I have to say how extremely impressed my husband and myself are with the Ozone guys and the Ozone treatment done in our home. We had ventilation problems which caused us to have a mould problem. This in turn caused us to be living in a 'sick home' and resulted in our 16 month old son being admitted to hospital in respiratory distress, and asthma as a result. Our son was put on puffers and sent home after 3 days. Shortly after that the Ozone guys came and quickly got our home and mould problem under control.

Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Grace Wilson and Nelson Antoine (and Spencer!!)


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