Mold and its health effects to our bodies have been well chronicled. There are connections between many respiratory conditions and mold exposure.People suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are in danger of lung infections through exposure to mold. And those diagnosed with asthma may develop a sever attack of asthma when exposed to mold. There is also evidence of mold causing rhinitis, urticaria, conjunctivitis and nasal congestion. All of these health concerns lead to the necessary mold removal. Some mold is easily seen, while other mold maybe hiding behind walls, in basements or around pipes. This makes complete removal of mold a challenge.
Now these tips are coming from an experienced water damage San Diego company.
Finding mold in our environment is a natural occurrence. The molds you find in nature are part of what we call the life cycle. They are there to help break down other organic material like fallen leaves. Mold reproduces by spores and this is how it finds its way into our homes or place of business. When spores are blown
onto a moist or wet surface they are able to stick to various structures and multiply. This is why making sure to control moisture in buildings is very important when controlling mold. Mold removal can be a daunting task once it has taken hold. And during removal, spores are released into the air, looking for
another target.
Health concerns are cause for concern when free spores are present. These mold spores, when airborne, are what causes allergies, irritations and can be inhaled in the lungs. Whatever the spores grow on they can destroy. Mold removal is imperative. You may be able to take on this type of job yourself, but there are some steps you should follow. If the area infected by mold is less than ten feet, the EDA states you should be able to take care o the mold yourself. But if the area is larger than this, the suggestion is that a professional be hired to do the removal.
If the area is something you feel you can handle, there are a few precautions that you must do prior to the mold removal. First, protect yourself from inhaling the mold spores by wearing a N-95 respirator. These do cost between 12-25 dollars in most hardware stores or online. Second, you should put on long rubber gloves.Do not allow your bare hands to touch mold. Third, wear goggles that do not have ventilation holes to protect your eyes from the mold spores. Now you are ready to clean. You need to start off by fixing any pipes that are leaking and then scrubbing mold off with a bleach water combo or disinfectants and water
mixture. Following the cleanup, the next thing to do is dry everything. Remember the key is moisture control. If you have not take care of the mold problem, you are most likely going to have the mold return.
Follow these key steps as they have been gained from years of experience as a mold removal San Diego company.
