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Household mold health effects and tips on prevention and removal

Mold fungus is most often to be found in damp areas
It also grows on food that is left standing for any amount of time. It is a tiny living organism that reproduces by shooting out spores into the air.

Mold comes in many thousands of varieties. Some of them are harmful to humans.
The picture on the left shows  an example of mold growth on wood in the home.

Since it thrives under damp conditions, keeping the place warm and dry would be a good preventative measure.

This could be through the use of a dehumidifier and making sure there is a free flow of fresh air.

Some people are allergic to mold

In fact they are sensitive to the microscopic mould spores that float in the air and can be spread by quite light movements in that air.

Symptoms often resemble flu or asthmatic symptoms such as the ones below:

• Wheezing
• Sneezing or a runny nose
• Headaches
• Red eyes that feel itchy.

The spores can also trigger a skin rash or a bout of coughing. Many people may not even realise that it is airborne mold spores which are causing the discomfort

Black mold (otherwise known as stachybortrys mold)  is not completely black in colour as the name might suggest. This fungus usually has green mixed in and tends to be slimy with an unpleasant musty aroma.

It mostly grows on paper or wood and in damp conditions with lack of ventilation, for example where there is condensation build-up in a bathroom or under carpets.

Health Hazard

It is a toxic mold and releases a toxic gas or liquid that represents a severe health hazard.

It needs water to survive and grow. It is hazardous to health and can also destroy building materials so it is important to locate and clean up or remove black mould as quickly as possible.

It can sometimes be difficult to spot, but has a tell-tale musty smell so if you do notice this unpleasant odor and don’t see any obvious signs, you may need to search in hidden places to find it such as behind wallpaper.

The best treatment is prevention
Try to ensure that you live in a well-ventilated and low humidity environment.

Make regular checks under carpets, behind furniture and inside cupboards where conditions may be damp but otherwise remain unnoticed.

The health of yourself  and your family is important.
Mold as a health hazard is avoidable and easy to remedy and control before it gets out of hand and causes any serious problems.

So make sure you check out how to deal with this persistent nuisance before it takes over your home and makes your life a misery! Check with professionals or take a home ‘handyman’ study course to help you spot the problem before it gets out of hand and to learn how to deal with it promptly.

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