(ORDO NEWS) — Dampness and mold in indoor environments are associated with a range of negative health effects, including shortness of breath, coughing, allergies, respiratory tract infections, and exacerbation of asthma. Therefore, it is extremely important that your home does not have it.
Mold is not only unaesthetic, but also very dangerous. What to do so that she does not start growing in the house?
Most of the mold is not visible as it is in the air. That is why it is important to take any signs of dampness in your home seriously. But how do you get rid of mold? The best way is to eliminate or limit the conditions necessary for its growth.
General recommendations
According to a study published in Indoor Air, indoor dampness and mold can take a toll on our health, causing an inflammatory response in the body that can contribute to a range of respiratory conditions.
Because mold can be very harmful to your health, make sure you clean with the right protective equipment. To avoid inhaling the spores, an N-95 face mask is required, as well as gloves and goggles.
Also, before decisive action, you need to inspect the entire house for signs of mold. Look out for peeling paint, wet spots, wrinkled wallpaper, cracked plaster, and warped wood.
It’s also a good idea to carefully inspect parts of the home that are more prone to mold growth, including basements, attics, foundations, and damp areas like bathrooms and kitchens.
Remember that there are materials that cannot be cleaned of mold, they should be thrown away. Hard surfaces such as ceramic tile, glass, concrete, and stone can be disinfected, but materials made of paper, drywall, textiles, or other soft, porous material should be discarded.
You should only use mild detergents on your own. The use of chemical cleaners such as chlorine bleach is not recommended for general cleaning, but may be used in more serious situations (in which case it is better to call a special team).
To prevent mold growth, it is recommended to keep indoor humidity below 60%, and ideally between 30 and 50%. Air purifiers help fight mold, so they can sometimes be a good investment.
How to get rid of mold in the bathroom
The bathroom is almost always damp. It is very important to turn on the extractor in this room, and if you have a very humid bathroom, it is better to leave the door to the room open when no one is there.
In addition, increasing the temperature of the room is great at fighting the spread of mold, so if you have an electric heated towel rail, do not be afraid to increase its temperature occasionally.
When you’re cleaning your bathroom of mold, it’s important to dry all surfaces in the room after cleaning. Keep the bathroom dry for 24 to 48 hours to prevent future growth of spores. Check the plumbing, you may have a damaged pipe or loose faucets.
If you notice that there is too much mold, then do not try to remove it yourself. This will cause the spores to spread throughout the house. In this situation, you need to call experienced professionals.
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