How to understand that there is mold in the house
'02.09.2022'
Source: Rambler
Mold fungus, or simply mold, is considered the most common type of fungus in the world. He does not need anything but moisture, because our apartments and houses, where water flows from several taps, and pipes often leak, are just perfect for him.
Some forms of mold are potentially dangerous not only for the home, but also for a person, writes Rambler. Read how to understand that a harmful fungus has already wound up with you, and what to do with it now.
Water leak
Problems with pipes are even found in new homes. Pay attention to whether water is seeping on your wall or even on the ceiling — if there really is something, then mold will almost certainly grow somewhere in the house.
Smell
The unpleasant, often even acrid smell of mold arises very quickly. It is necessary to go through all the rooms and find the source: most likely, the main center of mold is located there. See nothing? We'll have to remove the wallpaper. In particularly unpleasant cases, mold can grow even inside walls.
Misted windows
Condensation appears on the windows at high humidity. Many people simply get used to seeing the windows constantly fogged up and do not pay attention to it - and completely in vain, since this is the situation that is typical for houses where mold has already started.
Itchy eyes and throat swelling
In winter, such signs are most easily attributed to a mild cold. However, if itching and redness of the eyes are accompanied by a sore throat and rhinitis, moreover, all this is activated at home, then an allergy to mold may be the cause.
Respiratory diseases
Roughly the same applies to the appearance of a severe cough and wheezing in the chest. Some types of mold are highly toxic, leading to the development of asthma.
Chest pain
A feeling of constant pressure in the chest is also one of the main signs of an allergic reaction to mold. The cold has long passed, but is it still pressing in the chest? Check your entire house for mold.
Return of the enemy
Regular inspection of places where mold has been removed is strictly required. For example, an eradicated mold colony under the kitchen sink will almost certainly return.
Is it worth calling the experts?
As you already understood from the text above, mold may well cause severe allergic reactions. If you have them, it is better to call a special service and not put your health at risk. If there are no health problems, then you can try to get rid of the fungus yourself.
Independent work
Without protective equipment to clean the mold is not worth it. A respirator, glasses, gloves - that will be enough. It is easy to prepare the solution for the destruction of mold: it is simple to dilute the chlorine bleach with water in the proportion of 1: 3, then using a stiff brush, carefully remove all the spots of the mold from the infected area. Then you will need to rinse it again and gently dry it with a hairdryer.
