Know how mould and damp affects your health
You’re more likely to have respiratory infections, respiratory problems, asthma or allergies if you have mould and damp. The immune system can also be affected by mould and damp.
You must not ignore even a little leak. Even though you might not notice immediate water damage within 24 - 48 hours of a moisture intrusion bacterial and mold growth can begin whether the leakage is coming from a problem with the plumbing or a hole in your roof.
Mould removal in Sydney is essential to prevent health issues.
To be linked with serious health and other respiratory problems to people within homes moisture in homes has been observed as the cause.
Who's affected?
- Those with asthma and allergies and respiratory problems
- Than others some people are more sensitive including:
- Children and babies
- Those with existing eczema or any skin problems
- Elderly people
- Those with a deteriorated immune system
From mould and damp these people should stay away.
How it affects your health?
Toxic substances, irritants and, sometimes, allergens are produced by moulds. An allergic reaction, such as a runny nose, sneezing, skin rash and red eyes may be caused by touching or inhaling mould spores. Asthma attacks may be caused by moulds.
Causes of mould and damp
By excess moisture mould and damp are caused. Because of damage to the window frames or roof moisture in buildings can be caused by rain seeping in, rising damp in ground floors or basements, or leaking pipes. Rising damp treatment is required in such case.
When building it is still drying out if the water used a newly-built home may be damp – for example, on the walls in the plaster.
It’s essential to find out why in your home you have excess moisture if you have damp or mould. You can take steps to limit the moisture in the air or make sure your home is repaired when you know the cause of the damp.
To remove mould for you may need to get a professional, but you may be able to remove it yourself, if it's only a small amount.
