 FREQUENTLY
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FAQ Collected from the
International Mould Questions Collection, 2003-2004.
Q.
Dear Sirs,
I am wondering why a almost new building with a flat roof leaks when it
rains and also wont to know why the floors [hard tiles] get something, I
guess is mould?? you can use bleach on it but it comes back. even when
floor is striped and waxed it will be back when in a month or two [maybe
three] Thank you. - Betty
A.
Dear Betty, Thank you for the email.
Moulds generally develop and multiply in as quick as 24 hours as long as
there is enough moisture and humidity. It is important to keep everything
dry to avoid mould infestation.
Do NOT
use chlorine bleach to kill mould or disinfect moldy areas. It is NOT an
effective or lasting killer of mould and mould spores. Bleach is good only
for changing the color of the mould, and in slowing down mould growth for
about 3 weeks. Chlorine Bleach is NOT registered with the EPA as a
disinfectant to kill mould. You can verify that important fact yourself
when you are unable to find an EPA registration number for killing mould on
the label of any brand of chlorine bleach. To kill mould growth now
existing and to help stop any future growth, use the EPA-registered mould
fungicide which is both highly effective and low-cost. Please
visit
Mould Mart . An even stronger mould
killer to use when mould growth is particularly heavy or large in area is
EPA-registered To order Aftershock, please
visit
International Mould Store.
You can conduct
your own mould inspection and testing through our Do It Yourself Mould Test
Kits and avail of our expert mould analysis services. You can also hire one
of our Certified Mould Inspectors, visit:
Mould School. And to know how to do mould remediation safely and
effectively, please visit
Mould Removal.
Q.
We have had a leak in our skylight over a
twelve year period. we have dealt with this by sealing the light but
there has been leaking when the snow melts. Apparently there is now mould
in the attic surrounding the skylight. What can we do? Is this common?
Can it be a health hazard? - Mindy
A.
Mindy, it is common for moulds to grow and
multiply in an area which is wet or humid so it is important to keep
everything in your home dry. And please note that living or working in a
mould infested areas can easily cause permanent health problems such as
allergy, cancer (Aspergillus mould) or even the the worst, death (Stachybotrys).
More information about mould types and characteristics are found at
http://www.mould.ph.
In order to
find out the toxicity level of your mould type, you can conduct your own
mould testing through our Do It Yourself Mould Test Kit. For USA and Canada, please visit
Mould Mart for details.
More efficient and valuable mould products and services at reasonable
prices are found at our
International Mould Stores.
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