Mould Allergy Control
If you are suffering from any of the
mould allergy symptoms, your first step is to consult your health
specialist. It is as important to be cautious of any possible mould growth
around you, either indoor or outdoor.
***Know
how doctors diagnose and treat mould health illnesses.
Have your own copy of the depth, informative, and health-saving
Mould Health Guidebook to know
mould health problems,
diagnosing mould health problems, curing mould health problems, plus
information about various types of moulds.
***Begin drying all wet materials. Note that moulds infest in wet
and humid materials, therefore it is necessary to keep everything as dry
as possible.
***Modulate
the indoor humidity level. Keep your humidity level at 30 to 40% range
to discourage moulds to grow. Having 50% or more humidity range is like
welcoming moulds in your house as your permanent guests. Provide
programmable dehumidifiers to keep your indoor humidity level safe from
mould growth. You should also clean your air-conditioners and
dehumidifiers from time to time because they can be easily infested with
moulds.
***Regularly
inspect home appliances and household properties for moulds. Mould
decontamination tips for your household properties such as kitchen
utensils, clothing, furniture, photographs, books, carpets, etc. are
readily available in
Do
It Yourself Mould Prevention, Inspection, Testing, & Remediation Mould Book.
***Be
a Mould Professional. Involve yourself in mould educations to enhance
your idea about moulds, thus, making it easier for you to do mould
remediation. Being a mould expert will not only keep you and your family
free from mould risks but will also help you earn great income through
mould remediation and mould inspection. Attend a
mould training
and be
a certified mould inspector.
***Seek
for your landlord's help. If you are a mould victim tenant, review
your
landlord-tenant contract. Your landlord may have potential legal
liabilities to his tenants for mould damage to tenants' health, medical
bills for medical mould testing and treatment, loss of earnings because of
mould problems, mould damage to tenants' personal properties, moving
expenses, testing, and remediation of the rental units. Consider using
Tenant Notices to Landlord about Mould.
***Banish
mould infestations with fungicides made especially for moulds. Using
chlorine bleach is not an effective mould remediation. Bleaches are good
only in changing the color of the moulds and will probably work for at
most three months.
Mould sensitive individuals
should avoid areas that are likely to have mould, such as compost piles,
cut grass, and wooded areas. In situations where mould exposure is
unavoidable, sensitive people should wear protective gears including a
tight-fitting face mask, rubber gloves, eye goggles, and outer clothing
(long sleeves and long pants) that can be easily discarded, laundered or
removed in the work area.
SOURCES
http://www.onlineallergycenter.com/airborneallergies/
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/7945/8212.html
http://allergies.about.com/cs/molds/a/aa071999.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mould/moldfacts.htm |
