Mold Removal and Health Concerns

Sunday, June 28th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

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 currently suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are likely to develop lung infections if exposed to mold. And if the people with asthma could also develop a severe asthma attack if exposed to mold. 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. Some mold is easily seen, while other mold maybe hiding behind walls, in basements or around pipes. This makes complete mold removal a very challenging job.

Now these tips are coming from an experienced water damage San Diego company.

Finding molds in nature is a common occurrence. The molds you find in nature are part of what we call the life cycle. They are present because they help to break down things like organic materials such as fallen leaves. Spores are what reproduces mold and it is also the way it finds its way into our homes and businesses. When spores are blown
onto a moist or wet surface they are able to stick to various structures and multiply. That is why controlling moisture in buildings is crucial in trying to control mold. Mold removal is a difficult job especially if it has taken hold. When you are doing the removal, the spores do become airborne, and they are looking
another target.

Free spores are what also cause health concerns. 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 necessary. You may be able to take on this type of job yourself, but there are some steps you should follow. Now if the area that is infected is less than ten square feet, the EDA does allow you to clean this up yourself. But if the infected area is larger, they do suggest that a professional should 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, protect yourself from inhaling the mold spores by wearing a N-95 respirator. These cost between twelve and twenty five dollars each and can be found in hardware stores or online. Second, wear long gloves made of a natural rubber.  Do not touch mold with your bare hands. Third, be sure to wear goggles and be sure they don’t have ventilation because this will 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. After the cleaning, make sure to 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.

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