8 Ways to Treat Mold

Allergies in Your Home

EnviroKlenz
 8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

Mold is a fungus that can grow in many places that are moist and during the
process of its growth, it can cause mold allergies to stir-up in full force. When
you are faced with intense mold allergies in your home there comes a point
where you must implement action to remove the source of the issue from your
home completely. Following this preventive guide to treating your mold allergies
in your home can help to drastically improve your mold allergies and help
prevent allergic reactions to mold.

Types of Mold That Cause Allergies

When it comes to mold, there are
thousands of different forms of molds that
are recognized. However, only a few of the
forms of mold are identi ed and tested for
when conducting a mold allergy test. The
following types of mold are the most
prevalent forms of mold that grow in your
home and that affect your allergies.

-Alternaria: A common outdoor mold that nds its way into your home and that can
impact your health, specifically increasing asthma-related symptoms.

-Cladosporium: The most common airborne outdoor mold. This mold can travel through
the air as mold spores and nd its way into your home and grows on the surfaces of your
home.

-Aspergillus: A mold that grows both indoors and outdoors, is usually associated with
allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.

-Penicillium: Generally, found indoors, this mold can cause an allergic reaction but not
when ingested in antibiotic form.

-Black Mold: A toxic mold that can grow in your home that releases mold spores that can
drastically affect your overall health and progress your allergy symptoms.

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

Allergies in Children: Mold Spores to Blame

Mold growing in your home can be a potential hazard not only for yourself
but also for your children. Up to one-third of children are allergic to mold,
scary, isn’t it? When mold in your home releases mold spores into the
environment, these invisible airborne seeds of mold can begin to elicit
allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, wheezing, and
coughing. Statistically speaking, if a parent has or has had allergies in the
past, then the child is 30 to 40 percent likely to also experience allergy
symptoms. If both parents have su ered from allergies, then the
percentage jumps to a 50% chance of the child developing allergies as well.

The University of Cincinnati conducted a study in which they found that

babies that were exposed to an increased level of household mold had an
increased chance of developing multiple allergies in the future. Also, other
research found that children who live in an environment with mold present
or where past water damage has occurred, have a signi cant risk of
developing asthma, even if the disease is not hereditary.

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

How to Treat Mold

Treating mold in your house is the key to
helping the prevention of diseases from
developing such as allergies and asthma.
Using methods to protect yourself and your
kids from these conditions are important in
maintaining your health.

Using a Dehumidifier
The level of humidity inside your home can help create a breeding ground for
your home for mold to grow. The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
recommends you lower the humidity in your home to under 45 percent – or
even 35 percent or under to help ght o mold growth in your home. If you live
in a bigger house you may also want to keep a dehumidi er in your basement
where moisture tends to grow.

Keep Your A/C Running

Leaving your air conditioner running, even during the
warmer months can help control moisture buildup in your
home. When your A/C is running you’ll have less of a mold
issue as moisture is being reduced in the air. Also, be aware
of changing out filters regularly to prevent mold growth.

Ventilation
Poor ventilation in your home can be a major source of mold growth in your
home which can then lead to allergies. Make sure to use a clean exhaust fan in
your bathroom when you shower and in your kitchen when you cook or wash
dishes.

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

Fix Leaks
Any areas of your home where a potential leak can occur should be monitored,
this will help prevent mold growth and minimize allergy symptoms. The areas
of your home to make sure you check include your basement, bathrooms,
laundry rooms, anywhere there is a faucet, and your roof.

Scrub Away
If you see mold growing on surfaces of your home,
a simple way to treat the area is by scrubbing
away the mold from the surface. Using a 10
percent bleach solution can do the job, but make
sure you are wearing an allergy mask that protects
you from breathing in allergens. If you have
respiratory issues and cannot use bleach, you can
also try using an everyday odor eliminating
product to remove VOCs and odors from the area.

Household Cleaning
Fungi can get trapped in areas with moisture including
your laundry room. Your laundry room is a common
place for mold to grow in your home so it is important
to routinely clean this area of your home. Your washing
machine can also be a good source for mold to grow as
moisture is built-up in this appliance. Try using a
washing machine deodorizer to clean out the rubber
seal that traps moisture as well as trying to leave the
door open to allow moisture to escape from the machine.

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

Dust Mask
Having protective coverings will help you avoid the
harmful act of breathing in allergens. It is
recommended to ask your allergist or pharmacist
about finding the best mask for mold.

Air Purifier
Mold in your environment can release
mold spores into your air which can lead
to allergies in children, dogs and
yourself. To protect your air and your
health try to place an air puri cation
system in your home. The EnviroKlenz
Mobile UV System is the ideal air
puri cation system that kills
microorganisms (such as bacteria,
viruses, and mold spores) from your
indoor air with the use of ultraviolet
germicidal radiation. This air puri cation system also uses a two-stage
ltration system with the EnviroKlenz air cartridge that utilizes our earth
mineral technology that works against a broad spectrum of chemicals and
odors, as well as a hospital-grade HEPA lter that removes particulate
matter smaller than 0.3 microns in size. With the use of an air puri cation
in your home like EnviroKlenz, you can lter your home’s air of lingering
mold spores.

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home

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8 Ways to Treat Mold Allergies in Your Home