The Ledger News reported a story in 2008 about a Lakeland woman who had pneumonia six times within a period of 18 months, because of mold growing in their new million-dollar home. No one noticed the mold growing and not believe builders, her accusation until it proved to be true.
Its stories like these that force us to ask us, we are safe in our own homes? Could it be a coincidence that we are constantly getting allergies or could be a silent infection of the hidden problem?
What most people do not know about mold, it constantly travels through the air and is exclusively fueled by moisture. Due to the fact that we live in a tropical environment makes us more vulnerable. Mold produces tiny spores to reproduce and they can take you into the homes and travel on a damp surface. Once attached, the mold grows digest everything to survive.
If undetected, mold can cause serious damage to homes and health issues such as the case discussed earlier. Mold is a type of fungi that has tens of thousands of species, but some popular forms found in homes are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Aspergillus. Mold can be the hidden cause of constant respiratory diseases like pneumonia in households or allegories. Mold can also be an irritant for asthma.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says the best way to control indoor mold growth is indoor humidity, indoor ventilation, dehumidifiers, fans and air drying of furniture are perhaps to control. Leaks of secret unconfirmed spills form can thrive in the most unexpected areas. Molds are usually active in showers and basements because they are the places that are most likely to contain some form of moisture unnoticeable.
After the discovery of the shape to have a simple solution like this, and prevent it from spreading. Some surfaces, if caught before the mold has eaten through, can be saved. However, the surfaces must be such as carpet or tile removed and replaced. Repairs such as replacing floor can get quite expensive so weekly inspections in damp cool places would not be such a bad idea.
When removing mold, most people resort to bleach, but bleach is not effective in removing mold. Bleaching agents to remove mold on the surface, but the spore from which it is produced from non-destroyed and can regenerate the mold. Other useful options, UV disinfection, air cleaner, controlling indoor humidity levels and drying infected objects. Before cleaning form you should first assess the situation and determine its severity.
AMI (advanced mold inspections) recommends that when the mold is spread more than ten meters then a contractor should be hired. Mold can be harmful in many ways and can affect your family strong. The best way to keep your home and your family safe is to know that mold is dangerous, but can be prevented with a few precautions proactive....
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