Mold
Controlling Mold and Moisture |
Tiny mold spores are all around us, both indoor and outdoors. These tiny mold spores travel easily thought the air and begin to grow indoors when moisture is present. A building will never be completely free of mold spores; however, indoor mold growth can be prevented and controlled. With any mold issue, the first recommendation should be to find and fix the moisture source. Since moisture is essential for mold growth, residents should quickly identify and fix any source causing excess moisture indoors. Household problems that can lead to indoor moisture problems include,
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Indoor Mold and Health
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Anyone with questions or concerns about how mold is affecting their health should discuss those concerns with a doctor. Most people do not experience major health effects from mold. For the majority of people, being around mold causes nothing more than itchy eyes, coughing or sneezing. For others, it can have more serious effects like an asthma attack or lung problems. Those who may be more sensitive are children and adults with allergies or asthma, or people with existing respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems. |
Mold Prevention Tips for Residents
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Important actions can be taken to prevent indoor mold from becoming a problem. |
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Testing and Cleaning Mold
It is not recommended that residents test for mold. If you see or smell mold, there is mold present. Testing is expensive and there are no air standards for indoor measurements. If you believe that you have mold, find the source, fix it and clean the area. To find more information on the recommended cleaning procedure go to: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mold/clean.htm For even more information on mold go to: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mold/index.htm https://www.eli.org/buildings/iaq-guide-tenants https://www.epa.gov/mold https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/index.html https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p0/p00631.pdf |