What is mould exactly? To the point mould is a fungi and comes in many forms. There are thousands of different types that remain airborne in the area they are invading. Specifically, fungi is a live organism that multiplies by a spore feeding. Spores need a food source that comes in the form of dampness or in general, water. If the conditions are right, mould can spread rapidly and take over an area internally or externally quickly.
Generally, you can identify mould by its various colours and fuzzy appearance. The fuzzy appearance almost looks like hair. Again, we would like to emphasise that mould can grow just about anywhere. It is actually an integral part of the system that helps decay or breakdown matter. This is why you will see mould quickly develop on food, especially fruit. However, mould that is taking over areas of your home or office. Generally, it is not beneficial and in many cases can be hazardous on some levels.
Specifically, you will notice mould spores or mildew growing in areas with poor ventilation. Commonly, you will see mould in bathrooms, basements and subfloors. However, it will spread rapidly in any other room that has the right conditions.
Fungi ideally, like warm moist unventilated regions or spaces. You may notice mould starting to appear after rain followed by hot sunny days. The combination of the moisture and the heat make a good recipe for mould. Furthermore, if you combine this with a room with bad air-flow this creates the perfect storm for mould to breed.
Mould is not always dangerous to humans, however if you are a vulnerable person in the community it may be a good idea to remove it. For example, if you currently or someone in your family has asthma conditions. Common sense would tell you not to breathe in mould spores. Studies have shown that people with health problems should not be living in an area with heavily populated mould spore growth.
On the other hand, some people have lived with mould for years and had no adverse effects. On the other hand, some people have contributed severe illness to having breathed in mould spores for long and short periods. We need to keep in mind that the nature of mould spore breeding is to become airborne. Mould spores are extremely small and therefore, can be easily breathed in. These days more people are more concerned with the quality of air they are breathing.
The short answer is yes, as we mentioned mould is ideally designed to help with decay and the breakdown of matter. Therefore, when you have mould in the corners of your ceiling or bathroom. This is effectively what is happening, that mould is attempting to break down the area it is living in or on.
Mould fungi is highly adaptable and will latch on to food, wood, tiles, plaster or gyprock, clothing, carpets and furniture. Wherever the conditions are correct you will find mould in the four corners of the world. If mould is left unchecked it will keep spreading and take over whatever it is feeding from. So, yes mould can and does destroy property on a daily basis.
As we have gone over, mould spores spread by becoming airborne. Meaning, supermarket or off the shelf products will not remove or eliminate airborne mould spores. What is required is fogging or what is known as non-mechanical air scrubbing. This is a formula used by professionals to rid the area completely of airborne spores.
When it comes to finding the right professionals. Look for the Goldmorr Group, Goldmorr are a world leader when it comes to fogging or mechanical air-scrubbing. The current product used is GM6000 and is most likely the best product on a world scale. Ask your mould removal expert if they are part of the Goldmorr Group. If they are then you will find yourself in good hands.
Just a quick note or some information on how and when mould is beneficial. Firstly, mould changed the world when it was discovered in its use in penicillin. In addition, mould is used in the making of cheese in some instances, for example blue cheese. Lastly, many antibiotics originate from mould sources. So in some cases, mould is beneficial,however as a rule, mould can be quite detrimental to property and our household items. In addition, as mentioned, in some cases, human health.
If you are a resident of Coffs Harbour or the surrounding area or towns such as Grafton or Maclean. Additionally, if you are having an issue with mould then call Detecta Mould for some great results. Detecta Mould is part of the Goldmorr Group. We will not only remove unsightly mould but remove airborne spores as well.
Call today or use the enquiry form to reach out for a professional mould removal service in Coffs Harbour.
