Handling Household Mold

Household fungus can expose your family members to serious health issues. Their colors range from black, brown, grey or brown. We have some like the mucor, penicilium and also the black mould which is very dangerous. One can easily detect the presence of mould in their house if it has a stale or musty smell. If the mould is not cleaned, your loved ones may suffer from some of the below listed symptoms which if ignored can result to dangerous health effects: 

• Sneezing
• Running nose
• Itchy eyes or nose
• Mild or severe headaches
• Asthma
• Respiratory problems etc

Individuals with a strong immune system will be able to survive comfortably in such areas unlike those with low immune systems like the old people, young children and the sick. It does not only cause danger to our health but also destroys the surface that they are growing on. Remember to always take protective measures when cleaning. You can use goggles, protective masks or even gloves when you are doing this. There are many different places in your house that you can find household fungus growing, if you make such a discovery then please seek professional mold remediation. Below are some of the places that mould grows and how one can take care of the problem.

a) Cupboards and refrigerators-All you need to do is to empty it from time to time.
b) Shower places and basements-You can remove the mould on your shower by using sprays that are specially designed to remove mould. However; you can do it by wiping. You can improve the ventilation of your bath room to enhance proper circulation of air.

BLACK MOLD

It can really affect the individuals living in the house and should be dealt with immediately it appears since it produces toxins. They grow in areas without light or circulating air. If you do not take care of the problem, they continue growing. However, when dealing with black mould, it is important to know what it really involves. This is because it is toxic. You won’t be able to solve the problem of black mould by just spraying chemicals on it. When cleaning areas with black mould, ensure that the area has been sealed to avoid spores from travelling to other rooms.
After the whole process of cleaning, it is important to now know the source of the problem. Mould growth is caused by moisture or water. You need to take care of the problem by making necessary repairs since mould cannot survive in an area without moisture. You can also settle on the idea of purchasing a dehumidifier or you can use other methods to make sure that the amount of moisture has been minimized in your house.

Some of the best home remedies to household fungus are chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, borax powder, white vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, ammonia.

However, other people settle on the idea of calling professional mold remediation specialists to do the job for them at a fee.