Removing Mold and Their Spores From Your Home

During disasters, such as flood and fire, mold can destroy the houses
completely. The molds are found growing in damp and dark places of homes. The
growth of the mold proves harmful not only for family but for your dwelling
place too.

It has been seen that a few species of molds are harmless but some of them
might act as venom for the members of your family. For individuals who are
suffering from some kind of allergy, mold can further aggravate their condition.

A wide array of reasons can cause the growth of the mold; some of the reasons
comprise water leakage, floods and high levels of humidity. In case a person
notices mildewed stench at his dwelling or some member of the family is
suffering from mold toxin symptoms of allergy and sinus then presence of mold
should be checked.

Mold belongs to the fungi animal kingdom and as any other fungi feed on dead
and decaying matter to obtain their nutrients. This feeding process is called
fermentation which leads to the release of organic compounds in the air. These
organic compounds results in mildewed stench that is often associated with mold
toxin symptom, such as allergic reactions, which are inhaled by the organisms.
This mold toxin induces symptoms that comprise headaches, dizziness and fever.

To prevent mold it is necessary to take professional help because mold
releases mold spores that can intensify health problems. Proper knowledge and
methods are very essential in order to prevent mold.

For the growth of mold spores into spores, it requires nutrients, time and
moisture. Cellulose aids in the growth of mold spores into molds. The growth of
mold begins from 22 hours to 10 days with the aid of enhancing conditions. The
moisture plays a crucial role in commencing the process of decay.

Proper ventilation and lack of humidity in houses can act as mold preventers.
The stirring wind acts as a mold preventers as it has effect of dehydrating by
reducing the humidity.

For killing or ceasing the growth of mold spores, it is essential to take steps
for the prevention of mold from spreading from one area to other in the house.
The dust should be minimized while cleaning or killing the mold spores, as it
enhances the growth by stirring it. Dust in the air serves as a chief means of
mold spores transportation.

The mold and the materials infested with molds should be properly and discarded
into plastic bags that are heavy duty. But for preventing the mold growth, the
bags should not be transported from one area to the other. This will avoid
regeneration and scattering of mold. For cleaning or killing the mold, the rooms
should be cleaned separately.

After removing the moisture, clean the mold by applying soap for removing the
molds followed by a disinfectant for killing the mold spores. The surface should
be cleaned properly as the mold spores are very minute and can spread easily
through the environment.