How to Stop Mould Growth

Sometimes we can be unaware of how certain habits we have can contribute to experiencing the issues that mould brings with it. We speak for everyone when we say mould should be as far away from our homes and places we frequent, as much as possible.

So with that being said, in this blog, we will provide guidance in how to stop mould growth.

With new buildings being made to be as energy efficient as possible, and the UK aiming for 95% of its electricity usage to be low carbon by 2030, it is imperative to understand how we can make the most of our ventilation. This is where heat recovery ventilation units come in.

To prevent mould, fresh air should constantly be introduced into your dwelling daily, as it helps to regulate temperature and reduce condensation. Introducing fresh air can be as simple as having a ventilation routine, or installing extractors or MVHR units. Almost all of this is facilitated by ducting.

At I-Sells, all things ventilation and ducting related is our speciality, and we are here to answer the questions we know are common for those new to HVAC and what it encompasses.

Can Mould affect my health?

Yes. Mould can affect your health, but it is dependent on your level of sensitivity due to a mould allergy. Depending on the severity of your allergy, mould can take days or even months until you begin to feel the effects of it. You should not be amongst mould, and aim to get rid of it immediately, as it can be known to affect people’s health or intensify health conditions if you have a mould allergy.

Here are some signs that mould could be impacting you. It is more relevant if you didn’t have any of these issue until you had extended periods amongst mould.

• Hair thinning/ hair loss.

• Weaker immune system, more obvious if you go from rarely being ill to regularly being ill.

• A lingering cough.

• Unexpected skin rashes.

• A lack of vitality.

• Breathing that is slightly more laboured than usual.

• Breathing in the outdoors is more comfortable, than breathing in the home with mould.

• Regular or increased instances of having phlegm in your throat without any illness or contaminants that affect your lungs such as cigarettes.

These are just a handful of symptoms you can experience with mould allergies.

The most definitive way to understand if these issues are caused by mould, is by spending an extended period of time away from it, if those symptoms go, then you were being affected by an allergy to mould. Additionally, seek your doctor to see if the symptoms you are experiencing are due to other health issues.

Either way, mould should be removed as soon as you notice it. It is not worth the risking of your health, regardless if it is only a tiny bit of mould. It will spread.

How to stop mould growth