Getting Rid of (Fixing) the Nature Caused Eyes, Nose, Throat and Skin Irritant of Mold
It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors; some mold spores will be found floating through the air and in house dust. Molds are part of the natural environment, product of nature.
Molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter. It reproduces by means of tiny spores that are invisible to the naked eye. These spores are floating through air all the time. When mold spores land on a wet surface they may begin to grow.
There are many types of mold, and they all need moisture to grow. Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless you have a wet or damp area for them to grow.
A common location you might find mold growing is in the bathroom, particularly around your shower/tub area. It is that black stuff that some of you are constantly battling. Not dirt, mold.
Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).
Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed.
Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.
Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing.
The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can be controlled by controlling indoor moisture. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and fix the water problem.
If you don’t fix the water problem, you don’t fix the mold problem. If your home smells moldy, but you don’t see any visible mold you may need a specialist to test for any hidden moisture problems.
Use cleaning products specifically designed to kill mold and mildew. Give hydrogen peroxide a try!
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