Mould growth is caused by either building defects, which wets building elements, or by condensation. Mould growth will develop on walls, furnishing, and clothes once dampness is present for a period of time. Mould fungus needs three conditions to grow (infection, nourishment and a damp environment) and these will be […]
Mould in the Home Fact Sheet Potential allergens such as pollen, mould sp ores and dust mite are commonplace in the daily environment and are found both inside and outside the home. Although most individuals are exposed tothese allergens on a regular basis with little impact on health, regular exposure […]
Mould, your home and your health This factsheet provides information on what mould is, how mould can affect your health, and on how to reduce the potential hazard associated with mould growth within your home. What is mould? Based on the information provided on this weblink, mould is part of […]
A more unlikely end to the Hollywood dream could not seem possible – but this week it was reported that the deaths of actress Brittany Murphy and her British screenwriter husband Simon Monjack might have been caused by mould growing in their luxury Los Angeles home. Murphy, who starred in […]
