Got Mold? You find it on your loaf of bread. Pop open your Tupperware and there you may see it again. Now look closely in the bathroom, well I bet you'll find some more.
Yes, mould is something that we encounter daily. Well we may not see it everyday, but we certainly do breathe the by products of mould. Mould spores are a fact of life whether we are indoors or out.
What is mold... Mould is natures digestive system. Without mould we would have piles of leaves that would never break down. The environment would be overwhelmed with large amounts of dead plant matter.
Why does mould growth occur?
In order for mould to survive, two essential ingredients are necessary...
Food
Water
Since mould can devour many different kinds of materials. Water becomes the key ingredient for mould growth. Thus in the home, moist environments become a prime target of mould spores since they will have the water essential for life and something to consume. Thus we can understand why the bathroom is often a prime area for mould and mildew growth, due to the humid moist conditions that they produce...So water problems in the home are the major source for mould colony development. Learn more...
Health Effects and Symptoms
Headaches
Asthma
Allergic reactions...repeated exposures can result in increased sensitivity.
Irritation to the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs
Mould can produce a variety of diseases in those individuals who are immune compromised.
Mould has a number of different components that are of serious concern for indoor health. Some of the major ones are mycotoxins, mVOCs, glucans and mold spores. Thus mould is a biological air pollutant that needs to be handled with care.
