I have mold and mildew on my bedroom carpet can it make me sick?
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Mold and mildew can cause very serious health problems. I found this out when the apartment my husband and I were living in had it. I did some research and found out the best way to eliminate mold and mildew in any part of the house. Fill a spray bottle with 2/3 water and 1/3 vinegar. Spray on the stain and let dry. This will kill the mold and midew and help remove the stain. If you are worried about the smell of vinegar in your bedroom then you can use Tree Tea Oil. Same measurements. Please note that only vinegar and Tree Tea Oil kill mold and mildew. Bleach does not! Bleach will kill the surface spores only and the mold will return along with the smells since the mold growth below the surface was not killed.
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Yes it could make you sick. You might develope a respiratory problem.
it could but you would be unlucky . . unless you lick the stuff you should b ok but i would reccomend cleaning it anyway . . . . how the hell did it get there in the first place !?!
YES ! Some mold species are toxic. If mold is present, as a safety precaution, you should:
Wear protective gloves (plastic or latex)
Wear long sleeves
Use a respirator
If any health effects are observed, contact a doctor immeadiately.
Mold and mildew can have an adverse effect on people. Many fungi will seriously irritate and inflame lungs. Some fungi can cause skin and eye irritations and infections.
Prolonged exposure to active mold in an enclosed area can damage the lungs, mucous membrane, cornea, respiratory tract, stomach, intestines, and skin.
Before you treat mold outbreaks, try to determine what has caused it in the first place. You need to pinpoint whatever caused the mold to develop and then fix it, because until you solve that problem, mold will continue to grow no matter how often you treat the affected material.
Look for a source of water, such as an unnoticed leak, broken window, or moisture along outside walls.
Check the heat-exchange coils in the heating/air conditioning system. They are a prime area for fungus growth and spore distribution. Clean with a normal fungus-killing household cleaner.
Active mold looks fuzzy and has a musty ordor. Do not attempt to remove active mold, it must be dormant for removal. Attempting to clean active mold will result in stains that are often impossible to remove.
Increasing the air circulation will dry most books and active mold efficiently. It would be ideal to have several fans circulating the area to accelerate the evaporation and drying process.
Do not shelve or store books directly against an outside wall. Due to temperature and humidity differences between inside and outside environments, moisture may develop along walls.
Install or adjust outside gutters and drains so that water does not collect near the outside walls. Check gutters and drains regularly to avoid clogs.
Waterproof basements and walls below ground level. Use water-sealant paint on floors and walls. Allowing air to circulate against the walls will enable the moisture to evaporate.
Freezing the moldy book may be an option for halting the spread of mold while you evaluate other methods for killing the active mold. Freezing will stop the growth, but it must still be cleaned.
Dormant mold is dry and powdery in appearence. It may also have a musty smell. It can be removed using a vacuum cleaner and a soft brush or a brush attachment. Clean brushes and dispose of vacuum bag to prevent spreading the mold spores.
Charcoal and/or baking soda can be used to remove the odor of mold. Place briquettes and/or bowls of baking soda in the area to absorb the odor.
Damp books are more susceptible to mold than wet volumes.
Mold will start on covers and work inward on a book. Many molds prefer the starch in cloth-coverings on books. Mold is often noted on the bindings long before it grows on the textblocks.
Low temperatures (below 68 degrees F) and humidity levels as low as possible below 75% will stop most mold growth.
In warm and humid conditions, mold can begin to grow within 24-48 hours after the materials have gotten wet.
The spores of fungi that become mold or mildew are always present in the air and on objects. When the temperature and moisture in the environment are suitable for germination, the fungus spore bursts and growth begins.
Potential Mold Producers & Hidden Incubators
Micro-climates, and the higher humidity levels they typically have, can be major mold producers in a home. Humidity levels in a house are a key element in reducing and/or controlling the growth and spread of mold and mildew. The typical comfort range for indoor humidity in northern climates is approximately 30% - 40%, in the winter months. While indoor "core" humidity levels can be kept relatively stable, and easily sustained at or about 40% RH (relative humidity), "micro-climates" can easily double this.
in many homes near me they had basements flood and we were told to use a 1 part bleach to 3 part water solution to kill mold on floors and walls. many cleaning services do mold removal. the carpeting needs to be tossed out.
Hell I think she said it all! YES!
Yes it can make you really sick, and may i suggest you get it professionally cleaned for your own safety .
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