Questions about mold, mildew and other contaminants.
Ten Things You Should Know About Mold
- Potential health effects and symptoms associated with
mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and
other respiratory complaints.
- There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and
mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control
indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
- If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must
clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
- Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent
mold growth.
- Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60% ) to decrease mold
growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating
sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers;
increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever
cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning.
- Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and
furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
- Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent,
and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling
tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.
- Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation
on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls,
roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
- In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem,
do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains,
by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or
frequent condensation).
- Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow
on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present.
There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and
foods.
Why Decontamination?
If mold is found to be growing within a structure, its spores
are likely throughout the building. If that mold is producing
toxic chemicals (mycotoxins), you will have toxic chemicals
throughout the structure. Current universally accepted remediation
methods do not address spore dispersal. In other words; remediating
a particular area within a sick building does not address
the full scope of the contamination.
Mold n' More's products
and technologies address not only the point of mold contamination,
but also effectively deal with the spore dispersal, making
our service the most effective and cost effective on the
market. Mycologists estimate that there is as many as 200,000
unidentified species of fungus. Neither mold nor its spores
cause illness, other than allergy and or infections. But
many molds produce mycotoxins that are among the most toxic
chemicals known to man. And when growing indoors, molds can
produce toxins in high concentration. No other product can
neutralize mycotoxins. Passing clearance under the current
standards does not address chemical contamination. Mold n'
More is the only company in the world that addresses the
chemical aspects of a sick building. |
