The dangers of mould in your home ⤵️ From ‘mould sickness’ to respiratory problems, mould on walls and on food can be a hazard, especially in damper homes as we turn down the heating
by the National Housing Federation concluded that one in five children in England are living in homes that are unsuitable for a variety of reasons, including risks to health.
“Moulds are all around us, an ancient life form of fungi that need water and carbohydrate to grow,” consultant clinical microbiologist Dr Christine Peters, from Glasgow, explains. “[Moulds] spread through the air by disseminating millions of spores invisible to the naked eye that can travel vast distances on air currents or through ventilation systems.”
There are 50 to 60 common varieties of moulds present in the UK, each behaving slightly differently and presenting different levels of risk to humans. The majority are harmless to most people, but some are considered toxic., most often found in damp places such as in bathrooms, kitchens, or in places where clothes might be drying. As the name suggests, it can be identified by its dark colour and circular-shaped spots.
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