Is Mold Causing a Problem in Your Bathroom?

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Is Mold Causing a Problem in Your Bathroom?
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• While molds play a vital role in our ecosystems,
  theyre generally unwanted inside the spaces we
  live in, and when present, can be damaging for
  both our homes and our health.
• Lets look at mold and the problems it can cause
  in a little more detail
• What are the signs of mold?
• Often appearing in black and white (although it
  can, in fact, be almost any color), mold
  typically has a powdery, cotton-like or velvety
  appearance. Below are some common signs of mold
  to look out for

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• There is a musty, earthy smell to it
• There is little light, but a source of moisture
• Whatever the soil is growing on, is warping,
  cracking or peeling
• If a drop of bleach is applied, the mold lightens
  in color
• If its mold, it will continue growing dirt and
  stains, will not

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• Can mold make you sick?
• While mold alone wont make you or any other
  inhabitants of your home sick, it can certainly
  contribute towards a number of health issues, and
  cause symptoms similar to allergic reactions
• Runny nose and congestion
• Irritated eyes
• Sneezing
• Coughing

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• Sore throat
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Lung irritation
• Wheezing
• If youre exposed to significant amounts of mold,
  you could suffer a more serious reaction.

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• Where is mold commonly found?
• The bathroom is perhaps the most common place for
  mold to grow, simply because its often damp, but
  fortunately, bathroom mold can be gotten rid of
  in just a few simple steps. Even easier, is to
  hire a cleaning service who will come in and get
  rid of the mold in a matter of hours.

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• How can mold be eliminated?
• Unless you have a severe moldproblem in your home
  (entire walls or ceilings are covered in it), you
  can often get rid of mold by scrubbing it clean
  with commercial products, ordinary soap and
  water, or diluted bleach. Just be sure to open a
  window or door to ventilate the room before doing
  so, and wear protective gloves and eyewear a
  face mask can also help prevent you from inhaling
  harmful mold spores.

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• Alternatively, you can hire a professional
  cleaning service to come in and eliminate the
  mold for you theyll use proven, safe techniques
  to get rid of it, and by the time you get back
  from work, your home will be mold-free.
• Preventing mold in your home
• Its virtually impossible to eliminate mold
  completely, but there are some simple ways to
  make your home a place that mold isnt attracted
  to
• If you have a water leak, get it repaired right
  away and clean and dry the affected area
  immediately.
• Windows that leak or sweat may need to be
  replaced to prevent moisture from building up.

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• Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
• Dont have carpets in your bathrooms, basement or
  laundry room.
• Ventilate your home by opening windows after
  showers, or using an exhaust fan.
• When cleaning, use products that destroy mold.
• Dont leave wet or damp clothes or towels lying
  around anywhere in your home.
• Ensure that your home as a whole, has adequate
  drainage.

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• Mold doesnt have to destroy your bathroom and
  make it a dangerous environment for you and other
  members of your household. Clean it up as soon as
  you see it (or hire a cleaner to do it for you)
  and take steps to prevent it from spreading, or
  coming back.

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