ALL ABOUT MOLDS-4
Diagnosis
of Mould Exposure and Remedies
Starve Mould
Out of Your Body
Illnesses caused by Mould exposure are a growing problem that few people
are aware of, including most primary care physicians. Environmental health
experts are seeing increasing numbers of individuals with a complex myriad of
symptoms directly related to Mould exposure. This has resulted in the proposal
of a new term to describe this multi-faceted syndrome: Mixed Mould Toxicosis. Because Mould-related
disorders are so often unrecognized and misdiagnosed, this essay about Mould,
its potential dangers and remedies may well turn out to be suggestive of approaches to treatment.
Unfortunately, there is no precise formula for rebuilding perfect health
if you have been damaged by Mould or its toxins. No one set of interventions
will work for everyone. Treatment depends on many factors—the type of Mould you
were exposed to, length of exposure, your overall health, medications,
allergies, genetics, and a host of other factors.
By finding some good resources and arming yourself with the best
information, you'll decrease the amount of time-consuming "trial and
error" along your path to recovery. Many people have suffered for years
because they simply didn't have information like what has been vicariously presented
in this essay.
Living in a home in the outer impact zone of Hurricane Katrina, many
families suffered a progressive array of symptoms for which their physicians
had no solution. One family later discovered their illness was due to Mould infestation
in their home. What started as tightness and burning in their chests and itchy
eyes soon progressed into severely diminished lung capacity, thyroid
malfunction, and numerous other symptoms that were not resolved, despite moving
out of their home.
After extensive research and eventually recovering their health, they
wrote a book in the hope of educating a poorly informed and disadvantaged
public about Mixed Mould Toxicosis (ibid).
Physicians Jumping to a Conclusion
In the early stages of their road to recovery, patients went through
many physicians who either didn't believe Mould was behind their suffering, or
whose treatments were little more than shots in the dark. When they did
eventually find physicians who agreed their problems were related to Mould
poisoning, they offered little help other than prescribing dangerous
antifungals and other drugs that contributed nothing to their recovery.
It took years to find the help they needed, as the treatment of Mould-induced
illnesses is an area for which most physicians are simply ill equipped. All too
often, drugs are prescribed that don't address the underlying problem and have
side effects that further compromise immune response, further impairing your
body's natural ability to heal itself.
As an example, consider four of the common drug approaches to treating
fungal infections (of which Mould is just one type): Nasal corticosteroids,
antibiotics, antidepressants, and antifungal medications.
Nasal Steroid
Inhalers and Cortisone
Nasal steroid inhalers
have become very commonly prescribed for chronic sinusitis. Because people
often experience short-lived relief from symptoms, they sometimes believe this
treatment is working—at least, initially. But is it? The steroid may
temporarily decrease inflammation, which may make you feel a bit better for a
short period of time. However, steroids suppress your immune response. If your
immune response is compromised, then the infection is actually encouraged,
which perpetuates the underlying problem.
The fact that
steroids suppress your immune system is no secret. Just read the package insert
or patient information sheet for any steroid medication—it will carry grave warnings
about exposure to pathogens while using the drug could result in death due to
immunosuppression.
Certified
environmental medical specialists and pediatric allergists state that cortisone
(a steroid drug) tends to allow infections that normally would be confined to a
certain area of your body to spread to other parts of your body. This may have
dire implications for asthmatic children.
Asthma, like
sinusitis, often has a fungal origin that is missed in children and adults, so
is often inappropriately treated by medical practitioners. Physicians usually
prescribe cortisone and steroid inhalers if you or your child has asthma. In
fact, cortisone has been one of the "preferred" methods of treating
asthma in the U.S. since 1976. And since that time, the mortality from asthma
has TRIPLED in the U.S.! The last thing you want to do if you have a fungal
infection is suppress your body's ability to fight it! Yet, that's precisely
what these steroid medications are doing (ibid).
Misuse of
Antibiotics
Research suggests
more than 90 percent of sinus infections are fungal in origin. Yet more than 90
percent of physicians continue to believe that the vast majority of sinus
infections are bacterial—so they prescribe antibiotics that target bacteria,
not fungi. Antibiotics create a fungus-friendly intestinal environment. Along
with killing the bad bacteria, they kill off your good bacteria and yeast that
would naturally keep the pathological fungi at bay. Without these good
bacteria, fungi like Mould are allowed to spread, unchecked.
Antibiotics (the
kind that target bacteria) will not kill Mould in sinus cavities. So, if more
than 90 percent of upper respiratory infections are fungal, and physicians are
throwing antibiotics at them, this points to an enormous number of infections
that are being grossly mistreated.
Add to that a
steroid nasal inhaler that suppresses your immune response, and you have a
recipe for rampant fungal infection that can spread to the rest of your body
and possibly progress into Mixed Mould Toxicosis, making you very ill.
When the first round of antibiotics doesn't work, physicians will often
try a different type of antibiotic, which of course won't work either because
they are still not treating the right problem. It is understandable, then, how
a person suffering this vicious cycle not only becomes more ill, but also
frustrated, depressed and hopeless about their situation. And these mood
changes may lead to the next drugs to be prescribed− antidepressants (ibid).
'It's All In Your Mind'
Fungal toxins can affect your brain, and if so, alter your emotional
state. Neurological symptoms are commonly seen with Mould toxicity. This
phenomenon, combined with the fact that Mould exposure is often associated with
psychologically traumatic environmental disasters, such as hurricanes and
floods, makes for a complex clinical picture that can superficially appear to
the uneducated clinician as depression, anxiety, or Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD).
Therefore, it's not uncommon for people suffering from chronic Mould-related
health problems to be prescribed antidepressant drugs, as if to say the problem
is all "in their minds" and lacks any physiological cause. If your
psychological symptoms are caused by fungal or chemical exposure, an
antidepressant will do nothing to neutralize the toxins causing your
psychological symptoms, much less your physical symptoms!
The Effect of Antifungal Drugs on the Liver
As a group, antifungal drugs are quite toxic, especially to your liver.
For example, the drug Lamisil (terbinafine), used to treat toenail fungus, is
so toxic that its manufacturer Novartis warns you in their product insert that Lamisil has resulted in liver failure,
the need for liver transplants, and death. Lamisil can also cause loss of taste
or smell, depression, suppressed blood cell counts, skin reactions and
development of lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease). Yet, it is commonly
prescribed for toenail fungus because it concentrates in nail tissue.
Nystatin is another antifungal that is used both orally and topically
for Candida overgrowth. However, nystatin is poorly absorbed by your
gastrointestinal tract and is not intended to treat Mould infections or
systemic fungal disease. There are several other oral antifungals, in addition
to a number of intravenous antifungals with even scarier side effect profiles.
The reason most antifungal drugs are so toxic has to do with the
similarity between your body's cell membranes and fungal cell membranes. Fungal
antibiotics attack the cell membranes of the fungus, and when they do, they
also damage human cell membranes. These are some of the most dangerous drugs on
the market and are best avoided. Clearly, drugs are not the answer if you've
been poisoned by Mould. By default, the answer is cutting off the fungal food
supply.
Cutting off the
Fungal Food Supply
It should be no
surprise that the most beneficial intervention in recovery is a radical change
in diet. Cut out every food that fuels fungal growth—namely, sugars, grains and
grain-based foods, and simple carbohydrates. By eliminating milk, bread,
crackers, pasta, cereal, nearly all fruit, and anything made from refined white
flour, you literally STARVE the Mould out of their bodies (ibid).
Fungi, including
yeast and Moulds, need sugar in order to survive. So what you eat really
matters, since any organism living in your body depends on your diet to sustain
it. Fungi thrive on a diet high in fructose, sucrose (table sugar), lactose
(milk sugar) and other sugars.
This is not new
information. Low sugar diets have been popularized in the battle against
Candida overgrowth (Anti-yeast diet, Candida Diet, etc.), and Mould thrives in
similar conditions as yeast. It makes perfect sense that people with fungal
infections begin to regain their health when they begin taking away the fungus'
food supply.
Sugar also
suppresses your immune system and commonly contains Mould contamination itself,
which are two good reasons to avoid it. But cutting out sugar and grains may
not go far enough.
Foods to Avoid
if You Have Mould Sensitivity
People who have
been exposed to toxic Mould can become "sensitized" in such a way
that they react to a variety of different agents in their food and environment,
as if they are allergic to them. It may take only a very minute exposure to
trigger a major recurrence of symptoms. So you must take steps to make your
environment as Mould-free as humanly possible—so that you're not breathing
fungi or eating fungi.
There are several
types of food that should be avoided if you are Mould-sensitive because they
are subject to Mould contamination. As you can see, many of those top mycotoxic
foods are grains:
1. Alcoholic beverages: Alcohol is the mycotoxin of Saccharomyces yeast
(brewer's yeast), and often contains other mycotoxins from Mould-containing
fruits and grains.
2. Wheat and all wheat products.
3. Rye.
4. Peanuts: Contaminated with dozens of Mould types, one of which is
cancer-causing aflatoxin.
5. Cottonseed and cottonseed oil.
6. Corn: Universally contaminated with a variety of fungal toxins.
7. Barley.
8. Sorghum: Used in a variety of grain products and alcoholic beverages.
9. Sugar from sugar cane and sugar beets.
10. Hard cheeses.
There are often fungal components
used in food manufacturing that are not necessarily listed on the label, e.g.,
soy sauce. Authentic soy sauce is fermented by a fungus, which is what gives
soy sauce its distinctive flavor. If your immune system is overly reactive and
sensitized, something like this can trigger a recurrence of illness as your
body interprets it as a foreign invader, and you jump back into the
symptom-producing antigen-antibody cycle.
Basically, the closer you stick to
a basic diet of fresh organic vegetables, lean organic meats, and fresh, pure
water while recovering, the less risk you'll have of additional Mould exposure
and reactions. It's wise to avoid eating out because you just can't control
what is put into your food unless you prepare it yourself. You have to go
beyond being a good label reader and become a "food detective."
You should
do some vegetable juicing to accelerate your healing. Juicing helps alkalize
your body, and for the most part, fungi can't grow in an alkaline environment.
Juices assimilate very quickly into your system with very little effort or
energy by your digestive tract. Juices should be consumed immediately after
being juiced (within 15 minutes is best) as the enzymes degrade rapidly
thereafter.
Probiotics:
Beneficial Bacteria to Keep Moulds-induced Illnesses at Bay
Probably
the most important supplement for recovering from Mould-induced illness is a
good probiotic. Your gastrointestinal tract is your first line of defense
against Mould and its toxins, and having a GI tract populated with beneficial
flora is crucial for optimal immune function. Probiotics help repopulate your
GI tract with these beneficial bacteria.
The
"good" bacteria help keep the "bad" bacteria (and other
organisms like Mould and yeast) in check.
Without the proper microflora, fungi and their toxins can break through
the walls of your intestinal tract and enter your bloodstream. When your bowel
is toxic, the rest of your body soon follows. Sensing this toxicity, your
immune system reacts with a vengeance, trying desperately to overcome this
perceived assault, which results in systemic inflammation. And when your blood
is full of toxins, your organs responsible for cleansing it (liver, kidneys,
skin, lymph) become overloaded and multi-system health problems can occur—which
is what many people experience after Mould poisoning.
Your
immune system produces antibodies to the Mould. If your overload is severe
enough, you can experience "serum sickness," which can appear as a
severe, unrelenting flu-like syndrome. The worst cases can take years to
resolve unless aggressive action is taken. It is important to remember that the
catalyst for the entire illness is disruption of healthy intestinal flora. This
is why paying careful attention to your GI health is vitally important, and a
high quality probiotic is helpful beyond measure.
The
Following Four Ingredients Help in Advancing Recovery
1. Garlic
2. Ginger
3. Cayenne
4. Goldenseal. Caution: it should not be used for long periods of time.
Some
others are also beneficial:
1. Glutathione, your body's most powerful antioxidant.
2. Omega-3 fats.
3. Artichoke leaf extract.
4. Vitamin D.
Natural
Treatment for Mould Allergy:
If you
have a Mould allergy, there is a little-known treatment strategy called provocation neutralization that you could try.
Provocation
neutralization (PN) offers allergy sufferers permanent relief with virtually no
side effects,
whether
the allergy is to Mould or something else. The success rate for this approach
is very high, and you can receive the treatment at home.
Provocation
refers to "provoking a change" and neutralization refers to
"neutralizing the reaction caused by provocation." During provocation
neutralization, a small amount of allergen is injected under your skin to
produce a small bump called a "wheal" and then you are monitored for
a reaction. If you have a positive reaction, such as fatigue or headache, or a
growth in the size of the wheal, then the allergen is neutralized with diluted
injections of the same allergen. If you are interested in pursuing PN, the
American Academy of Environmental Medicine has a list of physicians who are
trained in this technique.
There is
also research suggesting vitamin D could prevent Mould allergies, so make sure
your vitamin D levels are optimal.
Mould Growth in Houses and Buildings:
It will be easier to remove or prevent
Mould growing in a house or building if one knows where Mould tends to grow.
Mould favors
· Walls
·
Ceilings
·
Windows
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Floors
·
Furniture
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Insulation
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Air ducts
·
Wet clothes
·
Basements
·
Kitchens
Mould on walls: If you have Mould on the walls in your home then it's usually easy to
remove. If the wall is non-porous then you can simply wipe the Mould away using
a wet cloth. You can also use a Mould killing product if you like. The killing Mould section describes how to use Mould killing products like bleach, vinegar, borax
and more.
However if the wall is porous,
such as unpainted drywall, then you will usually need to cut away the wall
where the Mould is growing. This is because Mould grows inside the material,
instead of just on the surface, and so you can't remove it completely. You also
need to know how to deal with Mould on different materials like drywall and wood. Large areas of Mould
growth in your home can be purged
Fig. 13 Mould growing on walls and ceiling in a house
Image: blackMould.awardspace.com
Mould on Drywall Walls: Because drywall is a substance high in cellulose, it is one of the
most common materials Mould grows on in the home. As there is no practical way
to completely remove Mould from drywall, you will have to cut out and dispose
of any drywall you discover which has Mould growing on it.
Mould Growing Behind Walls: Mould commonly grows out of sight behind walls in the wall cavities.
These spaces often contain pockets of humid, moist air. Mould can also grow
hidden behind wallpaper. Wallpaper glue can hold organic debris which can then
become a food source for Mould growth. To find hidden Mould behind walls you
need to use invasive inspection methods and, optionally, Mould testing. It's
best to talk to a professional Mould specialist in this case.
Signs of Mould on Walls: Cracked or peeling paint, discoloration and bulging are all tell-tale
signs that there could be moisture in a wall. If you notice any of these things
in a wall in your home, take a closer look and you might see the beginnings of
small amounts of Mould growth.
These signs could also indicate
that Mould is actually growing hidden behind the wall, in the wall cavity.
Seeing small spots of Mould on a wall can sometimes be a sign that there is
actually a larger Mould colony on the other side which is slowly growing
through. Smelling a Mouldy odor or suffering allergic reactions are also good indications there could be Mould growing hidden behind
a wall in your home.
How and Why Mould Grows on Walls: The most common causes of Mould growing on walls are high humidity,
condensation and water leaks (which are often hidden inside the wall). Condensation
forms when water vapor in the air meets cold surfaces and cools to become
liquid. Condensation is especially common on walls which form the perimeter of
a house. These walls are often colder because of cool outdoor air on the other
side.
Things like drying wet clothes
inside or steam from hot water increases the humidity in the home. If humidity
stays high in your home for a long time then you might see Mould starting to
grow on your walls. Usually the best way to decrease the humidity is to
ventilate your home by opening windows and doors. Also, leaking pipes near or
inside of walls are a common cause of Mould. If there's a leaking pipe inside a
wall cavity then Mould will usually be well and truly set in before it's
discovered.
Mould on Ceilings: If you see Mould on the ceiling in your home then you probably have a
humidity or condensation problem. It is also possible that the Mould is caused
by a water leak above the ceiling.
Removing Mould on Ceilings: Like Mould on walls, if the ceiling is made of a non-porous material
then you can just wipe the Mould away with a wet cloth. You can use a Mould
killing product like bleach if you like too. If the ceiling is made of a porous
material though, like unpainted drywall, then you may have to cut away the
material where the Mould is growing since the Mould has probably grown inside
the material.
Mould Growing Above Ceiling: Just as Mould grows behind walls you can also sometimes find Mould
growing on the other side of ceilings. Mould colonies growing above ceilings
are usually fed by water from a leaking roof. For clues that Mould could be
growing above the ceiling in your home, look for signs of water damage in the
ceiling. Small patches of Mould growth visible from under the ceiling can be a
sign that there is a large colony of Mould on the other side.
Mould on Windows and Window Frames: Condensation frequently forms on windows due to cold outdoor air on
the other side of the window which cools the glass. Although Mould cannot feed
on the glass itself, if the window is dirty then Mould can feed off of the
grime on the window glass. Condensation can also lead to Mould growing around
window frames because of moisture condensing on the glass and then running onto
the frame. The other place to watch out for Mould growing around your windows
is in the seal where the window frame meets the wall.
Mould in the Floor: Mould can grow beneath the floor in your home just like it grows above
ceilings and within wall cavities. Dirt and dust which fall under the floor
become trapped, along with moisture, leading to perfect conditions for Mould
growth.
Tiles and especially carpets trap
large amounts of dust and can become a haven for Mould growth. Carpets hold
moisture particularly well, taking a long time to dry out, which means they can
very easily foster Mould growth if there are spilt liquids, water leaks or
floods.
Mould on Furniture: Furniture made of organic materials, such as wood, are another thing
that Mould soon ends up growing on if there's a moisture problem in your home.
Upholstered furniture in particular absorbs moisture, making it a prime
candidate for Mould growth.
Your household furniture should
not be kept close to, or touching, the walls as this diminishes the air flow
and creates condensation. When you check your furniture for Mould remember to
check underneath pieces of furniture. Also look inside furniture like
cupboards, drawers, etc.
Mould in Insulation: Insulation can be a reservoir for Mould. Any insulation which you can
see exposed in your home should be checked thoroughly for Mould, especially if
there was once a water problem in that particular room, or if there was once Mould
growth anywhere in the room. Even if the insulation looks clean at first glance
make sure to thoroughly examine and inspect it. If you do end up finding any Mould
in the insulation inside your home you will have to remove and replace the
affected insulation as it will be impossible to completely clean all the Mould
out from it.
Mould in Air Ducts and HVAC: Unseen Mould could also be lurking in vents, ducts, air conditioning
and heating systems in your home so don't forget to check inside these areas
when you're looking for Mould.
Mould on Clothes: Mould can grow on the clothes in your home if they've been left wet
for a long period of time. Clothes sitting in a wet pile for more than a day after
being washed, or damp clothes left wet for more than a day while waiting to be
washed can become Mouldy.
Mould Growing in the Basement: Out of all the rooms in the house the basement is usually the most
likely to contain Mould growth. Because the basement is usually lower than any
other room in the house it is often damp from water leaks flowing down into it.
The cold temperature of the basement can also create a lot of moisture from
condensation. To add to this the basement is often dark, is rarely attended and
the air in the basement is usually stagnant from poor ventilation.
Mould often grows on the wooden
walls, posts or building frames in a basement. From there Mould can spread
along the wood and up into the other rooms of the house. Over time Mould can
also weaken the frames and beams which it grows on and slowly eats away at.
To check if there's a Mould
problem in your basement look for signs of water or dampness. Also, if flooding has occurred or
there are water leaks in or near your basement then there's a high chance Mould
could soon begin to grow.
Mould in Kitchens: Mould can often be found growing in the kitchen. One reason why is
because there's lots of moisture in the kitchen. For example, water from
running taps and steam from boiling water. Another reason is there's always
plenty of food in the kitchen for Mould to start to grow on.
Mould in Bathrooms: If Mould has begun to grow in your bathroom you need to remove it
immediately. You can use a sponge, cloth or scrubbing brush to clean Mould off
most bathroom surfaces and an old toothbrush to get into hard to reach places
where Mould has begun to grow. There are many chemical liquids that can be used
to kill the Mould, like Bleach, Borax, Vinegar and Ammonia.
Once the Mould has been removed, Mould
inhibiting solutions such as vinegar can be used to regularly clean the
bathroom to prevent the Mould's return.
If Mould is growing in the sealer
and you cannot get rid of it, then the sealer may need to be removed and
replaced. Walls which you cannot seem to remove the Mould from may also need to
be cut out and replaced as a last resort.
Mould Prevention
The Mould Remediation Process
Many people who are advertising and performing Mould related
services still do not understand that there is a standard of care in the
industry that defines acceptable practices. It is also clear that it is not
just contractors who are guilty of providing
appalling services, but consultants and industrial hygienists as well.
Actions based on ignorance are hurting individuals and industry in all phases
of Mould remediation work from initial inspection through to remediation and
post-remediation testing. The following case study of a large, multi-faceted
commercial building fits this pattern, starting with serious problems during
initial inspection:
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An inability to turn inspection results into a
reasonable action plan.
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Poor decision-making regarding close-out of a
remediation project.
A Vexing Situation
Inspecting a building to
identify sources of fungal contamination can be a challenging experience.
Inspections of large, multi-faceted commercial buildings demand a blend of
appropriate training, experience and practical sense. Inspectors must be aware
of project complexities beyond the core objective of properly identifying
visible and hidden Mould. The inspection to be described hereunder is a classic
example of a Mould investigation complicated by a variety of important occupant
and owner concerns. Some of the more significant factors impacting the
situation include:
1. The inspection was being
conducted in a critical use facility that operates 24/7.
2. The building occupants
perform precise activities on which the safety of hundreds of people depends.
3. The managers of the structure
have a four-year history of underestimating the Mould and moisture problems,
despite a number of previous inspections and remediation activities.
4. Previous remediation attempts
were conducted so poorly that they resulted in the evacuation of the structure
and medical treatment of seven individuals for Mould and chemical exposure.
5. Occupants are represented by
a union that is well informed on Mould remediation issues and they have
environmental experts to assist them.
6. Sensitized workers have
presented to their employer independent medical evidence of illnesses related
to their time spent in the structure.
7. Previous inspections have
identified visual fungal contamination in areas already remediated and air
sample results indicate contamination from sources inside the building.
Incompetent Evaluation
The first clue of problems came
when the building owner hired investigators involved in the building’s previous
evaluations. This seemed positive since the inspectors would be aware of the
historical challenges in the building. However, this set of investigators
proved ignorant about Mould and basic building function as their previous
reports showed remarkably inane statements (ibid).
The inspectors’ incompetence was
reinforced by their decision to evaluate the extent of the Mould in wall
cavities by cutting out large sections of gypsum wallboard despite the risk of
cross contamination these activities presented unless substantial engineering
controls were in place. The investigators, in their earlier report, had
downplayed the finding Stachybotrys in building air samples by explaining that
“the disturbance of wall panels during the inspection was the likely source of
those toxigenic spores.”
The inspectors ignored a
sampling strategy submitted by the union, which included the use of a Mould
remediation contractor to isolate areas of drywall that would be disturbed and
keep the immediate areas under negative pressure. Incredibly, no engineering
controls such as isolation barriers were used to minimize exposure to Mould-contaminated
materials. This decision was made despite clear guidance in multiple documents
that contribute to the Mould remediation industry’s standard of care.
The investigators also ignored stipulations
of the American Industrial Hygiene Association; the Institute of Inspection,
Cleaning and Restoration Certification; the Radioimmunoassay;
the Health Canada Fungal Contamination in Public Buildings guide and the U.S. industry
guidance documents in which they would have found industry protocols for the
use of advanced scientific tools. There were numerous other flagrant violations
of protocol which put not only the occupants at grave risk of Mould Diseases
but themselves as well, in that they never once wore mandatory protective gear (ibid).
Moisture and Mould Prevention
and Control Tips
The points infra have been dealt
with individually and have been put together as an aide memoire,
culled from the U.S. Environment Protection Agency.
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When water leaks or spills occur indoors - ACT
QUICKLY. If wet or damp materials or
areas are dried 24-48 hours after a leak or spill happens, in most cases Mould
will not grow.
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Clean and repair roof gutters regularly.
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Make sure the ground slopes away from the
building foundation, so that water does not enter or collect around the
foundation.
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Keep air conditioning drip pans clean and the
drain lines unobstructed and flowing properly
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Keep indoor humidity low, below 55 percent
(ideally between 30 and 50 percent) relative humidity. Relative humidity can be
measured with a moisture or humidity meter, a small, inexpensive ($10-$50)
instrument available at many hardware stores.
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If you see condensation or moisture collecting
on windows, walls or pipes Act Quickly to dry the wet surface and reduce the
moisture/water source. Condensation can
be a sign of high humidity.
Actions That Will Help to
Reduce Humidity
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Vent appliances that produce moisture, such as
clothes dryers, stoves, and kerosene heaters to the outside where possible.
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Use air conditioners and/or de-humidifiers when
needed.
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Run the bathroom fan or open the window when
showering. Use exhaust fans or open
windows whenever cooking, running the dishwasher or dishwashing, etc.
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Allow sunlight in to prevent Mould, which
thrives in the dark.