How to get rid of mould
Information on how to get rid of mould
How to get rid of mould
Some of these situations can result in the growth of bacteria, which can also cause musty odours and health problems. If mould is growing in your home, you will most likely be able to smell it. Have you ever walked into a room that has a musty or earthy odour? The smell is probably mould. Sometimes, you can see the mould on the surface of an object. In such cases, the item may be discoloured or look as if it has smudges or blotches.
Mould growth is common in areas that are damp or have suffered water damage. You should be especially concerned about the growth of mould if your home has had:
- a flood
- a sewer back-up
- an overflowing toilet
- leaking pipes
- a leaking roof
- leaking windows
- rising damp
- any other serious
Q: How can we best get rid of mould spores?
A: Do not let mould grow to begin with. Keep the environment clean and dry. If mould does grow, Contain the growing mould along with its wet food source (i.e., wrap it in plastic and get it Outside) before spores are released to the air, if spores are released, remember that they settle onto surfaces hours after activities end in the exposure area. Effective vacuuming and damp wiping of walls and hard surfaces, vacuuming of fabrics to include Carpet is effective in the removal of mould spores before they can get put back into the air.
What kills mould
Get rid of mould
Killing mould on wood
How does mould spread?
Mould can grow by extension of tiny root hairs called hyphae. Mould also makes spores that are like very small seeds. When spores are released they can be carried by air or water to new locations. As mould dries this release is accelerated in an effort to spread the seeds to new areas to grow. Spores are so small that primarily air currents affect them. If you have visible growth occurring from a water intrusion, do not dry it or the building materials out uncleaned. As the moisture of the mould or building material decreases, the release of spores increases exponentially.
Mould needs water to grow, no water and no growth. Mould also needs food, oxygen and ideally a warm temperature. Since mould decomposes dead organic material it can grow on wood, Mould can also digest some synthetic materials such as adhesives, pastes and paints.
