Mold in the house.
Moulds is a fungus fungi, invisible to the individual eye.
These fungus multiply inside buildings on porous materials (such as wood, cardboard, fabrics, gypsum board, etc.) that they feed on in the presence of excess water and/or moisture.
Once these fungus appear in your home, they disperse microscopic spores that can pose a health hazard to the inhabitants of infected buildings and also threaten the structural integrity of the same building.
How to recognize the presence of mould?
Here are some indications:
- black, brown, blue or greenish stains on walls, ceilings, around windows, in closets, etc.
- A smell of dirt and mold.
- Signs of water infiltration on walls or ceilings. In this case, mould could hide inside walls.
There are different types of mould.
- Allergenic moulds can be harmful to allergic and asthmatic people.
- Pathogenic moulds can often be harmful to people who are allergic, asthmatic and healthy.
- Toxic moulds can cause serious health problems for everyone.
In order to prevent or control mould growth, you will need to focus on:
- humidity control,
- dust control,
- ventilation of living quarters.
What are the best places to grow these mushrooms?
- Basements: flooding, leaks, condensation, poor ventilation, etc.
- Kitchens: cooking, washing, ineffective vacuum fans, etc.
- Bathrooms: shower, steam, leaks, ineffective exhaust fans, etc.
- Attics: poor ventilation, poor air circulation, damaged roof, etc.
- Sanitary voids: leaks, water infiltration, poor ventilation, etc.
- Laundry: Washing, exhaust fans, etc.
When you notice, quickly, a small surface reached, you can clean it thanks to
- A mixture of water and white vinegar, equally, for all surfaces;
- A mixture of a glass of white vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda for ceramic joints in bathrooms,
- Etc.
For larger and more reached surfaces (more than 1 m2) or for surfaces difficult to clean, call on professionals.
