Mold Removal and Health Concerns
June 22nd, 2009
Mold and its effects that it has on the body have been well documented.There are definite relations between breathing conditions and getting exposed to mold. People that already suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are more susceptible to lung infections when exposed to mold. Those people diagnosed with asthma have the potential to develop a severe asthma attack with mold exposure. There is solid evidence that rhinitis, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and nasal congestion is caused by mold. All of these health concerns lead to the necessary mold removal. Mold can be easily seen, or other times it can be behind walls, on or around pipes, or in basements. This makes complete mold removal a very challenging job.
Now these tips are coming from an experienced water damage San Diego company.
Finding mold in our environment is a natural occurrence. The molds in nature are all a part of 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. It is these spores in the air that cause the allergies, the irritations and can be breathed into our lungs. Anything that spores grow and live on they destroy. Mold removal is a must. 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.
Now if the area is something you feel you can do, make sure to take a few precautions prior to mold removal.First, you must protect yourself from breathing in any mold spores by wearing a device called a n-95 respirator. These cost between twelve and twenty five dollars each and can be found in 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 start cleaning. Start by repairing broken pipes and then remove all the mold with disinfectants and a water combination or you can use chlorine bleach 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.