|
 
Mould Services in Vancouver
Mould - Home Page
Mould Inspection
Mould Inspection - FAQ's
Mould Inspection - Rates
Mould Remediation
Mould Remediation - FAQ's
Mould Consultancy
Mould Information for DIY
Mould in the News
Mould and Indoor Air Quality
Company and Contact Information
Mould News - Health Canada
Mould Information - Chlorine Bleach
Mold Services in Atlanta
Mould remediation services
Mould inspection services
Servicing the following areas: The Greater Vancouver area, The Lower Mainland; Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Hope, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Powell River, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler
|
Facts about Mould and
Safety Tips
The Dangers
of Mould In Your Home
US spelling - Mold
- Mould produces allergens,
toxins (mycotoxins), and/or irritants.
- Mould is a major source
of indoor allergens.
- Mould can also trigger
asthma and increase the frequence and severity of asthma attacks.
- The mould spores may be
toxic by inhalation
- Dead mould is still
allergenic, and some dead molds are potentially toxic.
- Dead mould may still cause
allergic reactions, so it is not enough to simply kill the mould, it must also
be removed.
- Some moulds are capable of
producing carcinogens (e.g. aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus
flavus)
- It is necessary to remove
all of the mould contamination, including the microscopic spores in the air.
- Physically disturbing the mould
will cause the spores to spread.
Problems cause by
Mould Amplification:
- Mould causes odour problems,
discolouration, staining and cosmetic damage
- Mould growth can eventually
cause structural damage to a building
- The longer it grows the
more damage it will cause
Do -It- Yourself Clean-up -
USE CAUTION:
-
Investigating and testing for hidden mould problems may be
dangerous.
We recommend individuals
untrained in bio-containment abatement procedures do not attempt to perform
remediation on moulds with an aggregate area of contamination of 10 square feet
or more. (regardless of the type), or on those moulds, (regardless of area),
which are considered to be toxic or pathogens.
- Mould may be hidden in places such
as the back side of dry wall, wallpaper, paneling or under carpet padding
or behind baseboards and heaters
- Removal of wallpaper, for example,
can lead to a massive release of spores from mould growing on the underside of
the paper
- Discard mouldy items that can't be
cleaned or treated
- Don't forget to address the source
of the moisture problem, or the mould problem may simply reappear in as little
as 24 to 48 hours
- If the water and/or mould damage
was caused by sewage or other contaminated water, then call in a professional
Use of commercially
available products:
- The use of a chlorine bleach, for
mould remediation is not recommended.
- Biocides are toxic to humans and pets, as
well as to mould; follow the instructions.
- Do not use fungicides developed
for use outdoors for mould remediation or for any other indoor
situation.
- Spraying the mould with a chemical will not solve the problem, even dead mould can pose problems, all of the mould must be physically removed.
Safety tips to remember when cleaning mould:
It is important to take precautions to
limit your exposure to mould and mould spores:
- Do not touch mould or moldy items
with your bare hands.
- Do not get mould or the mould spores
in your eyes .
- Do not breath in mould or mould
spores.
- Use Personal Protective equipment
- N95 respirator or a 1/2 face mask with Organic Vapour Cartridges Nitryl or latex gloves and eye protection goggles when investigating for mould in your home.
- Wash or shower well with soap
after potential exposure to mould or mould spores
- Take care not to disturb mould
spores until the area is prepared
- A small area that is contaminated
and has the potential to distribute mould to other areas even during the
cleanup.
- DO NOT use a fan to dry out the mould. This will spread the mould spores.
If the mould problem is more
than 10 square feet or if you've tried cleaning it yourself and the odour
persists you need professional consultation.
Bio-D-Tec Mould Experts - we
offer full microbial remediation services for large and small mould clean-ups.
Guaranteed.
- Commercial and residential - large and small projects. Mould
inspection, mould testing and mould remediation projects.
Call Bio-D-Tec Mould Experts for an appointment for a mould inspection
- Telephone: (778) 786-1552
[ TOP
]
|
