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Testing for Mold in the Home
According to the CDC article cited above, people who wish to decrease mold counts within the home should inspect the home for obvious sources of moisture and correct any leaks or water problems. Measures to decrease mold growth offered by the CDC include:
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Some molds release spores during dry, windy weather and are typically released during the day.Other molds release spores when the environment is humid or foggy and are typically released during the night.Larger mold spores may be washed out of the air by rain.Rain may propel smaller mold spores into the air.Environment That Promotes Mold Growth Inside the Home
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Having a home tested for mold counts may or may not prove beneficial because these counts can vary drastically from day to day, day to night, and can depend on fluctuating weather conditions. Mold counts that may not affect one person might cause varying levels of sensitivity in those with a mold allergy. People with altered immunity may be more likely to acquire a mold-related lung infection when exposed to mold counts that would not be harmful to someone with a health immune response.
Identify and remove moldy surfaces, such as soaked carpeting [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], moldy flooring or ceiling tiles or drywall, and/or upholstery. People who wish to clean moldy surfaces, such as shower walls and counters [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], with bleach such follow several safety precautions, such as:
According to the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) NIAID April 2003 article entitled “Airborne Allergens: Something in the Air,” mold spores are affected by many different weather factors:
Bathrooms, particularly in shower stallsMoist basements and closetsAir conditioners and humidifiersFresh food storage areas and drip trays in refrigeratorsFurniture such as mattresses and old foam pillowsSoil for house plantsTrash receptacles
Weather Can Affect Mold Counts
If a person chooses to get a home tested for mold counts and typing, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) March 2005 article entitled “Molds in the Environment” recommends asking the lab in advance what type of recommendations the lab would make based on results of samples obtained. The CDC recommends the removal of any mold that is seen or smelled because of the potential health risk and does not recommend routine sampling in the home for mold at this time.
Mold triggers allergy symptoms and illnesses in many people. Learn ways to get rid of existing mold in the home and how to promote an environment that is less likely to grow mold in the future.
Mold is more likely to grow in damp areas that tend to be more humid. According to the above cited NIH article, mold may more readily grow in moist areas in the home, including:
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Home Safety and Unseen Toxins
Indoor Allergy Relief: House Dust Allergy
Kill Mold & Mildew for a Healthy Home
Maintaining an indoor humidity of 40% to 60%Using an air conditioner or dehumidifier as needed when humidity is highEnsuring adequate ventilation in the houseUsing exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom*Painting with products that have an added mold inhibitorUsing cleaning products that kill moldAvoiding carpets in bathrooms and basements
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