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You Could Be Allergic To Mold. Here’s How To Beat It!
It’s not uncommon for highly sensitive individuals to have serious health reactions to mold. Even in healthy people, continuous high exposure to mold may cause mild symptoms such as allergic reactions.
Here are some important facts and tips about mold.
Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
Mold must have an organic source in order to grow. Organic sources for mold growth include the paper on drywall, the studs behind the walls, the dirt, food, and other organic material in and underneath carpet. Mold also needs moisture or high humidity, and the right temperature to fuel its growth.
There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. Some highly allergic people benefit from the use of a HEPA air filter or a commercial air scrubber.
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
Mold must be cleaned and the source of moisture eliminated, if mold is a problem in your home or building. There is a common misconception that mold that has been “killed” with bleach or other product is no longer a health risk. Even “dead mold” spores can cause allergic reactions. To eliminate any health concerns, all the mold must be physically removed.
Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
To decrease mold growth, reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%): venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning.
To prevent mold growth clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours. If there is water behind walls or between floor, ceilings or other building structures, the moisture needs to be removed as soon as possible to prevent mold growth.
Mold on hard surfaces are cleaned with water and detergent, and dried completely. You may need to replace absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles that are moldy. As part of the drying process in major water losses, base trim is typically detached from walls and discarded.
Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
Do not install carpeting in areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, (i.e., by drinking fountains, by bathroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).
About the Author
Fred Terlaak is the CEO and co-founder of Service Depot. The Austin mold damage remediation company is licensed by the State of Texas and also provides water, fire and smoke damage removal services and carpet cleaning in Austin, San Antonio and Houston, Texas. Service Depot posts technical information on its website to help its customers maintain a safe and clean environment. For more tips and tools visit => http://www.servicedepotonline.com
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