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Ten Things You Should Know About Mold
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures
include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores
in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is
to control moisture.
If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the
mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60% ) to decrease mold growth by:
venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to
the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing
ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing,
and cleaning.
Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings
within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely.
Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need
to be replaced.
Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold
surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors)
by adding insulation.
In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install
carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on
concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).
Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any
substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can
grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
Asthma and Mold
Molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma.
People with asthma should avoid contact with or exposure to molds.
During a flood cleanup, the indoor air quality in your home or office
may appear to be the least of your problems. However, failure to remove
contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present
serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are
a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and
mold. They can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions, and continue
to damage materials long after the flood.
This fact sheet discusses problems caused by microbial growth, as
well as other potential effects of flooding, on long-term indoor air
quality and the steps you can take to lessen these effects. Although
the information contained here emphasizes residential flood cleanup,
it is also applicable to other types of buildings.
Remove Standing Water
Standing water is a breeding ground for microorganisms, which can
become airborne and be inhaled. Where floodwater contains sewage or
decaying animal carcasses, infectious disease is of concern. Even
when flooding is due to rain water, the growth of microorganisms can
cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. For these health
reasons, and to lessen structural damage, all standing water should
be removed as quickly as possible.
Dry Out Your Home
Excess moisture in the home is an indoor air quality concern for
three reasons:
Microorganisms brought into the home during flooding may present
a health hazard. These organisms can penetrate deep into soaked, porous
materials and later be released into air or water. Coming in contact
with air or water that contains these organisms can make you sick.
High humidity and moist materials provide ideal environments for
the excessive growth of microorganisms that are always present in
the home. This may result in additional health concerns such as allergic
reactions.
Long term increases in humidity in the home can also foster the
growth of dust mites. Dust mites are a major cause of allergic reactions
and asthma.
Remove Wet Materials
It can be difficult to throw away items in a home, particularly
those with sentimental value. However, keeping certain items that
were soaked by water may be unhealthy. Some materials tend to absorb
and keep water more than others. As a general rule: Materials that
are wet and cannot be thoroughly cleaned and dried should be discarded,
as they can remain a source of microbial growth.
How to Identify the Cause of a Mold and Mildew Problem.
Mold and mildew are commonly found on the exterior wall surfaces
of corner rooms in heating climate locations. An exposed corner room
is likely to be significantly colder than adjoining rooms, so that
it has a higher relative humidity (RH) than other rooms at the same
water vapor pressure. If mold and mildew growth are found in a corner
room, then relative humidity next to the room surfaces is above 70%.
However, is the RH above 70% at the surfaces because the room is too
cold or because there is too much moisture present (high water vapor
pressure)?
The amount of moisture in the room can be estimated by measuring
both temperature and RH at the same location and at the same time.
Suppose there are two cases. In the first case, assume that the RH
is 30% and the temperature is 70oF in the middle of the room. The
low RH at that temperature indicates that the water vapor pressure
(or absolute humidity) is low. The high surface RH is probably due
to room surfaces that are "too cold." Temperature is the
dominating factor, and control strategies should involve increasing
the temperature at cold room surfaces.
In the second case, assume that the RH is 50% and the temperature
is 70oF in the middle of the room. The higher RH at that temperature
indicates that the water vapor pressure is high and there is a relatively
large amount of moisture in the air. The high surface RH is probably
due to air that is "too moist." Humidity is the dominating
factor, and control strategies should involve decreasing the moisture
content of the indoor air.
About Molds
Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any
substance when moisture is present. Outdoors, many molds live in the
soil and play a key role in the breakdown of leaves, wood, and other
plant debris. Without molds we would all be struggling with large
amounts of dead plant matter. Molds break down plant materials by
digesting them, using the plant material for food.
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce, just as plants produce seeds.
Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When
mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and
digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There
are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, even dynamite.
When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth
will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered
or un-addressed. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and
mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold
growth is to control moisture.
Molds can trigger asthma episodes in individuals with an allergic
reaction to mold.
Can mold cause health problems?
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on
a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to
cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can
cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially
toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores
may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses
include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red
eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common.
They can be immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks
in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold
exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both
mold-allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic
and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling
mold. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. This brochure
provides a brief overview; it does not describe all potential health
effects related to mold exposure. For more detailed information consult
a health professional. You may also wish to consult your state or
local health department.
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