Mold and its health effects to our bodies have been well chronicled.There are many connections between breathing problems and being exposed to mold.People currently suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are likely to develop lung infections if exposed to mold. Those people diagnosed with asthma have the potential to develop a severe asthma attack with mold exposure. There is also evidence of mold causing rhinitis, urticaria, conjunctivitis and nasal congestion. All of these health concerns lead to the necessary mold removal. Sometimes mold is easily found, while at other times it can be behind walls, around pipes, or in basements. This makes removing mold completely difficult.
Now these tips are coming from an experienced water damage San Diego company.
Finding mold is not unusual because it is a common occurrence in nature. The molds you find in nature are part of what we call the life cycle. They are present because they help to break down things like organic materials such as 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 mold removal, spores will become airborne, looking for
another target.
Free spores in the air cause health problems. These spores that are airborne cause the allergic reactions, irritations and can be inhaled into our lungs. Whatever the spores grow on they can destroy. Mold removal is imperative. You may think that you can take on this project yourself and maybe you can, but there are a few guidelines for you to 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 infected area is larger, they do suggest that a professional should 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, you must protect yourself from breathing in any mold spores by wearing a device called 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.Don’t use bare hand to touch mold. Third step, also wear goggles, and make sure they don’t have breathing holes to protect your eyes from the mold spores. Now you are ready to begin 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. After the cleaning, make sure to dry everything. The key to all this 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.
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