Helpful advice for Mould and Mildew removal
Can black mould affect my health
Yes, black mould can be bad for your health, it is especially
detrimental to those with chest complaints, respiratory problems and sinus problems. The problem is two fold,
firstly the damp atmosphere that creates the mould can be problematic as it supports dust mites and can help to
increase colonies of these little critters which give out faeces (sometimes called poo) which aggravates the
bronchial paths of those with pre existing problems and can possibly have such adverse effects as cold like
symptoms on others, people have reported a feeling of something catching in the back of their throats, wheezing
chests, flue like symptoms, sinus irritation and other non too pleasant side effects of living in properties which
suffer from black spot mould and condensation.
What is black
mould?
Black mould is a fungus which grows in moist humid
conditions, also known as black spot mould it is actually aspergillus niger. This mould along with mildew
is a common result of condensation problems within a property. Condensation, mildew and black spot mould problems
are not limited to old and damp properties, they often occur in newer properties too. The mould can be caused by a
number of things including - lifestyle, lack of insulation (solid walls), damp walls, cold walls and ceilings.
Leaks, bursts, water beneath your property and anything else which creates humidity or moisture.
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Black Spot Mould is a result of condensation in these pictures we can
see some typical examples of walls and ceilings affected by the mould |
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What can I do about mould in my
home ?
If you are suffering from the early stages of an
attack of mould or mildew then you can often simply wipe it away with a cloth soaked in bleach and water or you can
wash mildew off clothing in the normal way using your washing machine. However as the mould intensifies it can be
harder to get rid of, it grows into wallpaper, paint and furnishings leaving a black shadow when you try to remove
it!
Is there a specialist Mould removal
service?
There are specialist mould removal contractors
throughout the country.
If you are in Newcastle, Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland or Durham, a company called eco-dry offer
a specialist service for the control and removal of black spot mould, mildew, they can also deal with
condensation and related problems. Ring them 0167 0707 228 and request a visit at a time convenient to
you (they even do Saturdays if you are working and can't be home during the week).
They will send a specialist surveyor to your property, the surveyor will examine the mould, mildew and any other
related problems. They may take readings and samples and will ask a set of detailed questions to
assess the cause of the mould and your requirements. They will turn the
information into a full written report as to the cause of your problem, recommendations for adjustments you can
make to help reduce the problem yourself or give you a fixed price for their professional trained staff to do it
all for you and stop the problem once and for all. Many landlords take advantage of this mould treatment and
prevention service too!
If you want to stop problems with mould yourself,
everything you need for the management, removal, and or prevention of black
mould, and a range of professional and DIY mould, mildew and condensation removal products and solutions are
available from the Preservation
Shop (click here). They have a trade counter and an online shop where you can have products
delivered next day.They are happy to supply products and give advice to Trade, Public and DIY
customers too.
We hope the advice above is helpful, the problem is very
widespread and can be a source of anxiety as well as health problems and just a plain embarrassment, the sooner it
is dealt with the better for all concerned. There is no need to suffer from this problem as the links above can get
you everything from a full service removal to a small bottle of mould removal solution by mail order for around
£15.00, something for everyones budget!
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