Common types of mold ; black mold

When you grow up in Africa, mold feels almost normal.
Dark patches on the bathroom ceiling? Musty smell from the closet? Damp corners on the wall during rainy season? We’ve all seen it, and many of us brush it off as “just part of life.”

But here’s the truth: mold is not harmless. And the fact that so little sensitization has been done around it in Nairobi and across Kenya means that families are unknowingly putting their health at risk every single day. Children suffer from consistent flus, often associated with the clod temperatures in houses, other term it as inherent conditions, some is cold allergies but is that all that is? Let’s dig in!

Why People Ignore Mold

For many homeowners in areas like Karen, Kilimani, Lavington, westlands, Ruiru, and Thika, mold is just an eyesore, a sign of humidity or poor paintwork. Landlords often cover it with fresh paint, tenants wipe it off with bleach, and life goes on. Are the DIYs recommended? What risks comes with mold contact?Mold Treatment

But mold always comes back. And every time it does, it’s silently releasing spores into the air that we breathe and slowly sabotage our health, our sleep and our quality of life. Quite risky for the children, aged and immune compromised individuals.

In a city like Nairobi, where asthma, allergies, and sinus problems are already common, mold exposure adds another hidden layer of risk that most families don’t even connect to their health struggles.

So, Is Mold Harmful? Health risks associated with mold

Yes. Mold can harm your health and your home.

For your health:

• Causes persistent coughing, sneezing, and watery eyes. Common health symptoms we think
• Worsens asthma and respiratory conditions.
• Triggers fatigue, skin irritation, and frequent headaches. Those slow mornings might not be from being exhausted, it might be mold spores feeding your energy away. Quite disturbing.
• Long-term exposure (especially to toxic black mold) can affect immunity and overall wellbeing. perceived as the worst type of mold.
• Weakens walls and ceilings by feeding on moisture. Moving into a new house be vigilant on the environment. Often landlords paint over therefore hiding the dangers that lies behind that paint. Contact Us Always seek professional mold inspection when moving to a new home or buying a new home
• Damages wooden furniture, books, and clothing.
• Creates a musty smell that never quite goes away. Musty smell is a sign of mold colonization so be cautious and seek professional mold experts in the present of musty smell.

The saddest part? Most people in Nairobi live with mold for years without realizing the full cost.

The Hidden Side of mold exposure in Everyday Life

I’ve met clients who thought their children’s endless coughs were “just seasonal flu.”
Others believed their bathroom ceiling stains were “just old paint.”

One client in Lavington kept repainting her walls every year not knowing the mold behind the paint was releasing spores that kept making her family sick.

This is what I mean when I say mold has been normalized in Africa. What we ignore as “just dampness” could actually be a silent health hazard in our homes.

Common Mold Hotspots in Nairobi Homes

• Bathrooms with poor ventilation.
• Ceilings in apartments with leaking roofs.
• Built-in wardrobes on external walls
• Kitchens with hidden plumbing leaks.
• Basements or ground floors in homes common in many apartments withing westlands, kilimani where humidity is higher.

If you notice musty smells, recurring stains, or peeling paint, there’s a chance mold is already growing beneath the surface so reach out and have it treated immediately Home

Taking Mold Seriously

It’s time we stopped brushing off mold as “normal.”

• If your child is coughing at night, don’t just buy cough syrup, check the walls, the ceiling, the wardrobe.
• If your home smells musty, don’t just spray air freshener, find out if mold is hiding behind the paint and engage a mold expert for inspection Contact Us
• If you keep repainting, ask yourself why the stains always come back.

Final Thoughts

So, is mold harmful? Yes yes yes more than most people realize.
It affects your health, your comfort, and your home’s value. And the longer it’s ignored, the worse it gets.

At Miram solutions, we believe sensitization is the first step. Nairobi families deserve to live in homes that are not only beautiful, but also safe and healthy. Those apartments need not only to be aesthetically right but ecofriendly and healthy.

👉 If you’ve been living with mold, don’t ignore it any longer. Reach out, and let’s help you create a fresh, mold-free space where your family can truly breathe easy.Contact Us