A quick question – do you want to get rid of unwanted mold festering in your home without the use of chemical filled products? If YES, then please read on!
You should be aware that mold is a sort of fungi that is present in the air and everywhere. Mold is a natural decomposer that can be found on rotting food and plants as well as growing in soil.
You undoubtedly already know that moisture is necessary for mold growth, which explains why damp and wet areas tend to attract mold. So, if you discover it in the restroom, that is very common! Since the three components that mold requires to thrive are present in previously wet areas, it loves to grow there.
Effects of Mold on Your Health
Do not misunderstand us, ladies and gentlemen; not all mold you may encounter poses a threat to your health.Nevertheless, you should use extreme caution because some household molds can be harmful. The experts caution that excessive exposure can have a negative impact on your health in a variety of ways, from allergies and respiratory infections to cancer and tumor growth.
This implies that you might need to wear a medical mask to help filter the air you usually breathe if you are often exposed to mold due to your employment or where you live.
Mold can still be harmful to your health, even if you don't often expose yourself to excessive amounts of it. According to the American Industrial Hygiene Association, even smaller amounts of exposure to toxins in the mold can be detrimental to your health. One of the main side effects of mold which is widely debated is whether it can give you asthma or actually worsen asthma that is already there.
Douwes and Pierce said that a recent large European multicenter study in adults showed not only a significant homogeneous association across centers between self-reported mold exposures and asthma symptoms.’
A recent study, conducted by the EPA and Berkeley National Laboratory, has revealed that:
“Of the 21.8 million people reported to have asthma in the U.S., approximately 4.6 million cases are estimated to be attributable to dampness and mold exposure in the home.”
How to Spot Household Mold?
Here’s what you need to know – if you see dark green/ black colored mold growing in your house- don’t panic!WHY? Well, because not all black mold is poisonous to your health. And, in order to determine whether it is the more dangerous variety you will need a professional.
There are also testing kits that you can order online or buy from most hardware stores; some sample the air and others sample surfaces, however, you should only use kits that are shipped to a lab to be tested.
This is very important for you to remember – household molds are classified into categories A, B and C. Category A molds are the biggest health risks, and they should be removed by professionals immediately.
Examples include Aspergillus and Stachybotrys (widely referred to as “black mold”). Category B molds aren’t toxic, but they pose an allergy risk to many. They include Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Alternaria. Category C molds aren’t usually an allergy risk, but they can still damage items in your house. An example is Ulocladium.
As we mentioned before, in this article we’re going to show you how to make the best remedy, which will help you get rid of that non-toxic household mold effectively and naturally.
And, now you probably ask yourselves – what’s the secret ingredient? Tea tree oil. Tea Tree oil has been used for centuries and has many modern day uses. Tea tree oil can be used for acne, athlete’s foot, dandruff, toothache and even helps cure a cold!
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 Teaspoons of Tea Tree Oil
- 2 Cups of water
- A cotton Cloth
- An empty spray bottle
Directions:
It’s very simple – just our 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil and two cups of water into the empty spray bottle, put the lid back on and shake.
How to use it – you should spray the solution over any mold affected
areas in the house and leave to settle for a few hours. Using the cotton
cloth go around the sprayed areas and dry very thoroughly! That’s it!