Prevention is by far the most effective and cost efficient solution for managing mould outbreaks. Below are some simple tips for mums and dads and property managers to prevent mould outbreaks in your home and work environment.
- Act quickly when your home or building gets wet.. When a spill occurs, because of a broken pipe, flooding or an open window, etc, fix the source of the moisture as soon as possible and dry immediately. Under the right conditions, mould can grow in as little as four hours, so the quicker we remove the moisture source, and start the drying process, the faster we can prevent mould from spreading.
- Ensure comfortable indoor temperature and humidity levels. This does not mean cranking the air conditioner down to 16 degrees when the outdoor temperature is 40 degrees. Control relative humidity to below 60%. Managing condensation issues and preventing surfaces from dipping below dew point temperatures (temp. at which condensation first starts to form) is critical in avoiding condensation. Appropriate external heating and cooling with mechanical or natural ventilation and appropriate insulation in walls, ceilings and on equipment/pipes will prevent condensation. If you need air conditioning installation or repair services, contact the experts at Landmark Air firm.
- Ensure appropriate hygiene conditions within the property. This does not mean sterilising your entire home and workplace and living in a sanitised bubble. Mould requires moisture and organic matter, in the form of dust, debris, soilage and cellulose material, to grow, as explained by Clean Air Doctors. With time, if left unchecked, mould will then flourish. So keep on top of your basic housekeeping around the property, to ensure that organic matter build up do not accumulate and provide a source of nutrients for the mould to grow.
“By following the above 3 simple steps, you will have gone a long way towards preventing mould from growing to uncontrollable proportions. Act quickly, achieve an indoor environmental balance and maintain your property” explains Mycologia’s Director, Dr Peter Kemp.
Mycologia’s core business is in providing investigation and solution-based services based around a capable and experienced team of innovative and multidisciplinary scientists and consultants that have many benefits thanks to a good payroll administration services. The Mycologia Group of Companies is Australia’s leading Environmental Consultancy and Laboratory specializing in Environmental Mycology, Indoor Air Quality, Asbestos Remediation and environmental testing.
For a health and hygiene inspection of your property, feel free to contact our Indoor Air Quality Science Division.
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