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Destroying, bleaching, and preventing mould on surfaces for healthy indoor spaces Tips for eliminating and preventing mould.
Words Shani Troubady
60 INCLEAN July / August 2022
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ollowing a record-breaking wet start to 2022, addressing mould elimination and prevention is high on the to-do list. While it may be unnerving to see dark spots develop and then spread across the ceiling, walls, furniture or surfaces, or notice the intensification of an earthy smell over time, the good news is that all mould can be treated. There are products on the market that help with mould elimination on hard and soft surfaces – many that have been developed in Australia, and have proven to kill mould, remove signs of dead mould and prevent future colonisation.
WHAT CAUSES MOULD TO GROW?
High moisture and humidity play key roles in facilitating mould growth. Under the right conditions, mould can develop within 24 hours and then continue to grow and spread for weeks and months. Northern parts of Australia which experience long periods of high humidity and regions impacted by recent flooding and heavy rainfall are more likely to experience visible mould growth.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF MOULD?
The presence of mould should never be ignored. If left untreated, mould will release