- Being exposed to mold can cause problems to your health including symptoms associated with allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
- There is no practical way to eliminate all mold inside but you can control the mold growth by controlling moisture.
- If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
- Find and fix the source of water or leak to prevent mold growth as soon as discovered.
- Venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside will help reduce your humidity; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dish washing, and cleaning. Reduce indoor humidity to 30-60%.
- Clean and dry any damp or wet materials within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
- Clean mold off hard surfaces like ceiling tiles with water and detergent, and dry completely.
- Prevent or reduce condensation by adding insulation’s. Condensation will build up on cold surfaces like windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors.
- Do not install carpeting where it could be a source of moisture for example by a drinking fountains, a classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation.
- Molds can be found almost anywhere that moisture is present. There are even types of molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
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