Uncover the problem of damp in your home and how mould and bacteria can harm your health.
Update time: 24-06-24 Views: 157
Uncover the problem of damp in your home and how mould and bacteria can harm your health.
In our daily life, many people engage in hygiene have overlooked a very important disease-causing factors, that is, mould.
Mould on the wall and chopsticks is no less harmful than some common pathogens, and aflatoxin produced by mould on peanuts and other grains is classified as a class 1 carcinogen by the Health Commission and WHO.
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How does mould come about?
Damp environments are a breeding ground for mould and bacteria, and damp areas such as bathrooms and kitchens are the most likely to harbour toxins and bacteria that can be harmful to human health.
1 .High humidity
Bathrooms produce a lot of water vapour during use, such as showers and bathtubs, and this water vapour cannot evaporate quickly enough, leading to an increase in air humidity.
2. Suitable temperature
Moulds require a certain temperature to grow and bathrooms are usually kept in a relatively warm state, which provides a good environment for moulds to survive.
3. Lack of ventilation
Bathrooms are often poorly ventilated, making it difficult for moisture to escape, and water tends to pool on the walls and floors.
4. Insufficient light
Moulds grow better in dim environments Bathroom light is usually weak, favouring mould reproduction
5. Improper materials and cleaning
Bathroom tile seams, sealant rings, shower curtains, etc. tend to accumulate dirt and moisture, and are more likely to harbour mould if not cleaned properly.
The dangers of mould
1. Health effects
Spores released by moulds may cause allergic reactions such as respiratory symptoms and itchy skin cancer, which are more pronounced in allergic individuals.
2.Respiratory tract infections
Moulds can cause respiratory infections, especially in asthmatics or people with weakened immune systems.
3. Skin infections
Direct contact with moulds may trigger skin infections or fungal infections.
4. Worsen asthma and other diseases
Moulds may aggravate the symptoms of respiratory diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.
5. Damage to buildings
Mould growth can eat away at bathroom materials causing structural damage to walls, ceilings and more.
6. Produces bad odour
Mould can give off unpleasant odours and affect indoor air quality.
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Long-term exposure to such an environment will weaken the body's immunity, causing harm to health. For groups such as the elderly and children, the harm is multiplied. Once a room in your home remains damp for a long period of time, it creates an undesirable living environment, and the consequences cannot be ignored!
How to deal with and prevent mould problems?
Prevention of mould growth
Mould is very widespread but will not take root in dry, well-cleaned areas with water in order to grow, so keeping it well ventilated and dry is an important measure against mould.
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The following points as long as attention, you can avoid mould ‘camping’, especially the third point, please keep in mind:
一、 Diligent ventilation
Windowed rooms are often ventilated, in less light and more humid bathroom installation ventilation equipment, every bath, long time after cleaning are opened to ventilate, while increasing the bathroom light, you can install more lamps or use ultraviolet lamp disinfection, to prevent excessive moisture and breeding mould.
二、Wet and dry separation
Try to create an environment where wet and dry are separated through decoration, partitioning, etc. If you move, please also pay attention to whether the rented or new house has such a design.
三、Cleaning
Cleaning is not only sweeping and mopping the floor, regular cleaning of the floor, walls and other places that are usually easy to ignore is also essential.
If there is already mould in the house, then ordinary cleaning is useless, it is necessary to brush and disinfect in order to kill the living mould and prevent them from occupying more areas.
Scrubbing the area where mould is growing with chlorine bleach or a special mould cleaner or disinfectant;.
It is recommended to use Professional steam cleaning equipment, MASTO Steam Cleaner is not just spraying or sprinkling water, it is certified by the Professional authority of health institutions, through high temperature steam, strong water pressure, it can clean all kinds of hygiene corners and difficult spots that are usually difficult to clean and wash, and it can even kill more than 99% of the common bacteria, such as: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, and so on.
In the use of MASTO Cleaning Machine high-temperature steam brush to brush the mould residue, and finally, diluted moderate disinfectant wipe the surface, and then keep ventilation until the mould surface dry, it can be completely removed!
MASTO Steam Cleaner, relying on export-grade devices and quality, as well as long-term technical accumulation, is environmentally friendly and suitable for cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, refrigerators and air conditioners and other humid areas, which can efficiently clean and remove moulds and bacteria, making the living
environment safer and more comfortable!
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At a time when we are concerned about our health, we cannot ignore the risks associated with moisture problems in our homes. Choosing the proper cleaning method to keep your living environment dry and clean will help you and your family have a healthier life.
Let's start now, pay attention to the hygiene of your home environment and let MASTO steam cleaner bring you a clean and comfortable life!