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Do You Have a Mold Problem?Alex Manning, Clean Air Advice
Around a third of the population has allergic reactions to a variety of things including mold. For these people prolonged exposure to environments with high concentrations of mold can induce asthma, respiratory disease, chronic sinusitis, fever or shortness of breath. Even those without allergies may still be sensitive to mold having reactions such as nasal congestion and eye irritation. Regardless of what effects mold may cause, for the average person, a high indoor mold count causes problems. There are many advertised Air Purifiers that help to reduce air borne concentrations of toxic mold. However, if it is a problem, it should be first taken care of at the source.
Most cases of toxic mold can be removed with a thorough cleaning of bleach and water. However, if there is more than 10 square feet of visible mold then it is time to call a professional to do mold testing and assess the situation. Related Articles |
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Mold exists in every house and every yard. It continually floats in and out of homes and other environments. Most often mold lies dormant for years. However, given the proper conditions spores will germinate causing mold growth throughout any areas with ample moisture. This mold can grow on anything from woods to carpets to food, degrades indoor air quality, and can even make people feel ill.
A mold problem means a moisture problem. Daily activities such as cooking, bathing, breathing, and dishwashing are all sources of moisture. Others include humidifiers, plants, large pets, gas appliances, wood storage, leaky plumbing, lots of rain or snow, and ground moisture. In order to control mold growth, sources of moisture and standing water should be controlled or eliminated.