Mould produces allergens, irritants, and sometimes even toxic chemicals. As a result, exposure to mould can trigger a number of health problems, particularly if you already suffer from respiratory conditions like asthma or have a weakened immune system, or are an elderly or very young person.
ICE Cleaning is a specialist cleaning company that offers mould removal services nationwide. Its fully trained technicians have been accredited by Dewpoint Professional, and can remove all the mould from the hard surfaces and the air in your home.
Keep reading to find out more about how mould impacts respiratory health.
How does mould affect people’s health?
Following exposure, you may suffer from an allergic reaction including symptoms like coughing and wheezing, as well as skin rashes and sneezing. It can even trigger asthma attacks in asthmatics.
Mould could cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis, too, which is when the tissue in your lungs has an allergic reaction to a substance you breathe in and becomes inflamed.
Inhaling small pieces of mould can also cause chest infections. For example, the mould Aspergillus can cause aspergillosis which may lead to shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.
How to remove mould from your home
To protect your health and that of others, you must have any mould treated in your home as you soon as you spot it. Although there are lots of mould removers on the shelves and plenty of DIY mould removal methods shared online, you should leave remediation to mould experts.
During the treatment process, you will have to come in close contact with the mould and are likely to inhale the spores. You may also aggravate the mould, such as by scrubbing it, which could release spores into the air that will spread around the property and could easily be inhaled.
Professional cleaners will have the personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely remove mould from your home, as well as the specialist equipment to eliminate all traces of it.
They can give you peace of mind that your home is safe to live in, and even pinpoint the specific cause of the mould in your home so you can find ways to keep it at bay.
How to prevent mould growth
- Use a dehumidifier or air conditioner to keep humidity levels below 50% all day
- Regularly open windows to ventilate the property and improve air circulation
- Keep your heating on – don’t let the temperature of your home fall below 14°C
- Install and use exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen while cooking and washing to get rid of any steam and humid air
ICE Cleaning offers a lifetime guarantee* with every mould remediation, so if it comes back its mould specialists will remove it for free.
To find out more about ICE Cleaning and its cleaning services, visit its website.
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