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A healthy indoor environment is important to you and your family. Biological contaminants include bacteria, molds, mildew, fungi, viruses, dust mites, pollen, spores, animal dander, cat saliva and cockroach dander. A healthy environment includes keeping the air free of biological contamination, which cause health problems. These contaminants are called bioaerosols and are extremely small living organisms or fragments of living things suspended in the air. Pollens originate from plants; people and animals transmit viruses; people, animals, soil and plant debris carry bacteria; and household pets are sources of saliva and animal dander. Contaminated air handling systems easily become breeding grounds for bacteria, mold, fungi, mildew, and other sources of biological contaminants and can distribute these contaminants.
By controlling the relative humidity level in a building, the growth of some sources of biologicals can be minimized. First identify and correct moisture problems. A relative humidity level of 30-50 percent is generally recommended for buildings. Water damaged materials, wet surfaces or standing water serve as breeding grounds for molds, mildews, bacteria and insects. Dust mites, the source of one of the most powerful biological allergens, grow in damp, warm environments; they eat human and pet skin (dander) as it is shed. Dust mites live in rugs, carpets sheets, mattresses, pillows and upholstered furniture. Up to 15% of people are allergic to dust mites. Mold and mildew originate from spores, which exist in the air around you. As spores settle with the right condition they form colonies, if enough colonies form they are visible to the eye. These colonies release spores and toxic chemicals called mycotoxins into the air. These biological contaminants can cause severe health problems and possible death. By controlling these contaminants you can reduce the likelihood of sick building syndrome and the health effects associated with it.
Air conditioning equipment, humidifier reservoirs, dehumidifier drip pans, toilets, ice machines, showerheads, traps, water damaged building materials and crawl spaces are some common breeding grounds for bacteria and fungus. By reducing the water infiltration and humidity in buildings indoor environmental quality can improve your health and reduce sick time, production and overall attitude. Relative humidity is the amount of moisture in the air at a given temperature. Humidity fluctuates in your home, depending on how warm or cool the air is indoors, how many moisture producing activities i.e.: drying clothes, humidifiers, showers are taking place, whether there are constant sources of water intrusions i.e. roof leaks, crawl space standing water, foundation leaks and floods.
By maintaining relative humidity below 50%, you reduce problems with dust mites, mold, bacteria and mildew. Never humidify indoor air relative humidity level higher than 50 percent. A steam vaporizer or warm mist humidifier are less likely to cause problems if maintained properly. If you find visible mold or mildew first identify and eliminate the water intrusion. Ensure bathrooms are vented outside. Remove debris from rain gutters and drain pipes. Clean mold and mildew with 10% chlorine bleach and 90% water solution. Extremely moldy materials need to be disposed. Change filters on a regular scheduled program. Inspect the heating and cooling system ductwork for dirt, signs of mold and mildew, loose insulation, leaks, and signs of condensation. If you continue to have mold problems, consult an indoor air quality professional for indoor air quality testing.
Standing water in crawlspace
Excessive Humidity is absorbed by building materials
Toxic mold and health related illness is dramatically on the rise. Asthma is up over 300% in the last decade. People are now spending 80 to 90% of their time indoors. All this in consideration with the fact that molds produce some of the most potent carcinogens known to man are the reasons you need a mold expert.
Greencourse Environmental Remediation is a mold clean-up expert.
Our staff of mold remediation supervisors has many years experience in mold remediation and clean-up procedures using state of the art techniques and equipment in water infiltration investigations and mold clean-ups. Greencourse Environmental Remediation uses New York State Guidelines on mold remediation.All Environmental services provided will be under the direction of a Greencourse Environmental Remediation, Inc., Certified Industrial Hygienist, and will be conducted in accordance with accepted EPA, ACGIH, AIHA, ASHRAE, NIOSH, OSHA, and NADCA guidelines and recommendations regarding indoor environmental quality.
Without managing water infiltration, mold remediation / mold clean-up efforts cannot be completed effectively.
Water leaking in at roof over many years
Hidden water is very difficult to find especially if you cannot see any visual sign of water leaks. Water meters are needed to measure moisture content of building materials to see if excessive water exists behind walls. Once elevated water levels are found ½ " diameter wall penetrations are recommended to provide stud cavity microbial sampling.