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mold, undesirable and hard to control
What is mold?
Mold is formed by microscopic
creatures that belong to the Fungi Kingdom. The visible part of mold on
moldy objects surfaces are colonies of those creatures that develop when
tiny airborne spores burst. New colonies develop when spores that can
travel long distances, find new favorable surfaces to land and develop.
Fungal growth requires oxygen, adequate temperature, nutrients and
water.
Does my environment have mold problems?
- If you see whitish, greenish, bluish, or even dark spots on the
walls or ceiling the place may have mold problems.
- Rooms that accumulate humidity such as bathrooms, kitchens or
air conditioning systems usually have problems with mold because
fungi develop at high humidity environments.
- Rooms with water leakage or infiltrations may have mold
infection.
- If the mold infection is on closets, check for leakages from
water pipes nearby.
- Buildings under greater risk:
- Nearby forests, due to high concentration of mold colonies.
- Nearby the sea or rivers as the high humidity level raises the
development of new colonies.
- Buildings with poor sun exposure as the sun is a natural
germicide and helps prevent humidity.
Can mold make me sick?
Yes. Besides mold ugly aspect and unpleasant odor, mold can cause
harmful effects to human health that might turn to allergic infections
and toxic reactions.
Allergic Effects
The most common are:
- Nasal congestions and irritation
- Mucous membrane irritation
- Allergic reactions – Rhinitis and Asthma
- Sneezes and cough
- Throat and eye irritation
- Difficulty to breathe
- Asthmatic crisis
- Itches and skin stains
Infectious Effects
Immune suppressed patients are more likely to develop mold
infections. Included in such group we can highlight patients such as:
- HIV positive
- Organ transplanted
- Burned
- Patients during chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Newborn
- Elderly
- Other imuno-supressed patients
Toxic Effects
Mold toxins studies suggest that toxins may be the cause of:
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
- Reactions in the immunological system (reducing the ability of
the organism to react to diseases)
- Neurotoxin effects such as fatigue, headaches, memory loss,
depression, humor variations, convulsions and shaking
- Potential Cancer trigger
How to control mold?
It is impossible to completely get rid of airborne mold. Specialists
warn that life in environments entirely safe from mold spores, bacteria
or viruses would not be healthy since our immunological system needs to
be in activity. The recommendation is to take steps to reduce those
airborne microorganisms, not its complete extermination.
Prevent yourself
- Reduce the humidity at your residence opening the windows for
about 30 minute
- Avoid the rain water intrusion and fix possible infiltrations
and leakages in 24 to 48 hours (when possible)
- Regularly clean the places that accumulate humidity such as
showers, taps and the floors
- Avoid carpets and plants at home
- Use Airfree to drastically reduce and hold down the
contamination levels
Clean your home
- Use a cloth or a sponge with one solution made of: 1 glass of
chlorine diluted in 1 liter of water. Scrub the surface with the
solution and then clean it again with water and detergent. Let it
dry. (NOTE: Never mix products with chlorine with those with ammonia
as the result is extremely toxic.)
- Whenever is possible, leave objects exposed to the sun after
cleaning them. Is important that those objects are dry after
cleaning otherwise they wick be again subject to new mold
contamination
- Porous materials such as wood, fabric, cushions, and mattress
retain water and are likely to be contaminated making it difficult
to clean them. In the event those objects are contaminated is
advised to dispose them
- Be careful: always use gloves, masks, aprons and keep a high
airflow exchange during cleaning process
Airfree Air Purifier / Air Sterilizer Role
Indoor air pollution affects our health. It is known that the
presence of mold spores may cause or aggravate respiratory problems at
home or at work. Airborne mold spores are the seeds for any new mold
infection or building infestation. Therefore the key to control
infections or infestations is to destroy airborne mold spores and clean
preexisting mold colonies. Consequently, we recommend the utilization
Airfree high efficiency air purifiers/air sterilizers together with the preventions
measures hereby suggested. Airfree products are used worldwide with
great success in controlling and preventing mold.
Learn more about the Airfree P2000
indoor air purifier and see
tests from
independent laboratories.
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