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Ten Things You Should Know About Mold
1.
Potential
health
effects
and
symptoms
associated
with
mold
exposure
include
allergic
reactions,
asthma,
and
other
respiratory complaints.
2.
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.
3. If mold is a problem in your home, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
4. Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
5. Reduce indoor humidity (to 30% to 60%) to decrease mold growth by:
a. venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside;
b. using air conditioners and de-humidifiers;
c. increasing ventilation; and
d. using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning.
6. Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.
7.
Clean
mold
off
hard
surfaces
with
water
and
detergent,
and
dry
completely.
Absorbent
materials
that
are
moldy
(such
as
carpeting and ceiling tiles) may need to be replaced.
8.
Prevent
condensation.
Reduce
the
potential
for
condensation
on
cold
surfaces
(i.e.,
windows,
piping,
exterior
walls,
roof
and floors) by adding insulation.
9. In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting.
10.
Molds
can
be
found
almost
anywhere;
they
can
grow
on
virtually
any
substance,
provided
moisture
is
present.
There
are
molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.