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How to Eliminate Mold and Mildew From Indoor Air
updated 06/16/2008
Oxygen is key to the proper functioning of the human body. Without it, we don't live, period. The better the air quality, the more efficiently the body executes its functions. From digestion to elimination, to running and thinking, breathing clean air is how we survive.
With the tremendous amounts of toxins in the air, the oxygen we receive is actually diminishing. And indoor air is a carrier of countless toxins. Mold and mildew, the problem we discuss here, is no stranger to many people.
Mold and mildew can enter your home from the bathroom walls, from the walls period, from under the carpet or under the fridge. Some mold and mildew you can see easily with the eye; others only with microscopes. That is why cleaning mold and mildew will have you so confused: you will want to call a mold and mildew removal specialist.
Mold and mildew are indoor air contaminants that can be dangerous. The presence of mold and mildew in professional and residential buildings means that immediate action needs to be taken to insure prompt removal. The health risks posed by mold and mildew vary from mild to severe depending on the level of exposure and the susceptibility of the individual.
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Did You Know? |
- Exposure to mold and mildew causes allergic reactions as well as irritates the airways to your lungs and can also affect other parts of your body like your eyes, skin, nose, and even cause ailments such as diarrhea.
- Scientists have found more than 1,000 different varieties of mold and mildew inside North American homes.¹
- A mold called "Stachybotrys" can kill you.²
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How to Eliminate Mold & Mildew from Indoor Air
- Be aware of leaks in your home. As soon as you notice condensation leaks and other excess moisture, wipe them up. Controlling the moisture in your home and office will curb the likelihood of mold reproducing.
- Cycle air through your bathroom while you shower to decrease moisture.
- A dehumidifier will pull moisture from the air. In high humidity areas, it's important to do this regularly. You should test your home for mold spores
- Keep the filters in your air conditioner clean. You may want to treat your air filters to control mold and bacteria growth. In Australia,
- You can invest in air purification systems. The ones that are high quality include negative ions, UV, and HEPA filter technology. This technology uses the same methodology that nature employs: negative ions and UV which is quite effective as a method to destroy viruses, fungi and bacteria.
- Keep your drains, faucets and pipes free of excess moisture. Maintain your plumbing to prevent leaking.
- A simple peroxide solution in a spray bottle, or bleach and water, can clean mold and mildew from your surfaces. Be sure to use gloves to protect your skin. Wear breathing protection in case you don't catch every spore. Once you disturb mold and mildew the spores take to the air.
- You could have professionals come to remove mold and mildew, the way it's done in commercial buildings.
- Fresh air in your home and office will help to eliminate many contaminants by carrying them out on currents and cycling in fresh air. In many cases the ionized and ozone-rich air cleans the indoor air, leaving your with better quality air to breathe.
REFERENCES:
- From www.naturallifemagazine.com
- www.cdc.gov
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