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Mold Basics
Mold is detrimental to the health of the human body and can cause many health issues, such as: asthma, (will add more later)
Some people believe that spraying bleach on mold to kill it is effective. Dead mold is worse for you than live mold, as it tends to float around in the air and is easier to inhale.
The Air Reactor’s new technology goes beyond filtering or even killing contaminates, but destroys mold and other air contaminates at a molecular level – meaning that they no longer exist. In testing, it has been proven to destroy contaminates up to 40 feet away.
Mold, indoors, begins with cross-contamination from mold outdoors and then with any water protrusion (water leak, window seal, door jam, shower leak, or extensive basement moisture), that is when mold can become a major problem indoors and cause health problems.
How do I get rid of mold?
The first step is very important – stop all water intrusions, because that is what feeds the mold. Most mold remediation companies recommend the removal and replacement of all water damaged materials. The next step is to purchase Air Reactors to create a safe haven, inside your home, to protect you and your family against existing toxins and others that may come in the future.
Even though mold may not be visible, there are 6 different types of mold that produce mycotoxins and are very toxic to the human body. Even with mold remediation, these mycotoxins tend to remain in your home for many years.
Indoor Air Quality
Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer, and chronic lung diseases such as asthma. In addition, it can cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. People who already have lung disease are at greater risk.
The American Lung Association recommends that the first line of defense against indoor air pollution is finding ways to keep the pollutants from being added to the air in the first place. This is known as source control. Appropriate ventilation with clean fresh air can also reduce levels of indoor air pollutants. Finally, while air cleaning devices can be useful, they are no substitute for preventing the air from getting dirty in the first place.
Why does Indoor Air Quality matter?
The air quality of our indoor environments affects our health and often contributes to structural degradation and building failures within our homes.
Consider the Facts
According to the American Lung Association of Minnesota, elements within our home and workplaces have been increasingly recognized as threats to our respiratory health. The most common pollutants are radon, combustion products, biologicals (molds, pet dander, pollen), volatile organic compounds, lead dust and asbestos.
There are an estimated 40 million individuals in the United States who are affected by allergies. Learning how to control a homes environment to reduce allergen levels is important for managing allergies and asthma. Individuals who suffer from asthma, or have other respiratory illness may potentially be at a greater risk for health complications associated with poor air quality in their homes.
The prevalence rate of pediatric asthma has increased from 40.1 to 69.1,—a 72.3 percent increase. Asthma is the sixth ranking chronic condition in our nation and the leading serious chronic illness of children in the U.S. In the house, poor indoor air quality can result in structural rot within the walls and attic and around window framing from excess moisture.
Common pollutants can enter our houses through air leaks in the structure.
Common housing problems or failures that occur in our homes include: musty odors and mold growth, window condensation, structural rot, peeling paint, back-drafting appliances, damp basements and ice dams, or build-up of ice on the roofs edge, and high utility costs.