Over the past few decades, there has been some serious fear around mould and the adverse effects mould exposure can have on the human body.
It’s appears true mould can cause nose, throat, eye and skin irritations, plus asthma and other respiratory conditions in people who are sensitive to mould.
Mould causes allergies in one in five people – however, this is often as bad as it gets. Unfortunately, there have been outlandish claims linking mould with pulmonary haemorrhages in babies, memory loss and lethargy, causing fear and concern throughout the community.
These claims have not been proven.
The experts say there is not enough evidence to prove mould causes dangerous, life-threatening diseases – nor that it causes death and/or haemorrhages in babies! We are not scientific experts, therefore we can only rely on others.
The commercialisation of mould testing and mould sampling kits has stirred up the general public, making people think mould testing is necessary to maintain a happy, healthy home. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth – in fact, mould testing has recently been discredited by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Findings from the EPA
According to the EPA, “if visible mould growth is present, sampling is unnecessary.”
There are no federal limits for mould or mould spores in Australia or America – which means sampling and testing cannot be used to check a building’s compliance with any existing standards or regulations.
Occasionally, surface sampling can be helpful to determine if an area has been cleaned properly, but that’s about as far as it goes.
Regardless of whether mould testing is reliable or not, mould sampling and testing should be conducted by trained professionals who have experience with sampling protocols and know how to interpret the results.
However, it’s important to remember that even trained professionals can’t guarantee reliable, accurate results. Mould testing is still in the research phase – it’s unregulated and unapproved by any existing health organisations, let alone the federal government.
Hundreds of commercial businesses throughout Australia offer mould testing services. Be warned – you could be paying for unapproved laboratory testing which is not recognised or scientifically tested.
Managing mould in your home the right way with proven, alternative methods
At Mould Removal, we believe no matter the strand of mould and no matter the perceived health issues, prevention is always the best remedy.
In recent years, we’ve taken on a more holistic approach when it comes to mould management and removal. Rather than coming into your home guns blazing like other mould removal businesses, we provide Mould Causation and Prevention Reports to help keep your home healthy for longer.
Our team of professionals will visit your home and identify the source of the mould – whether it’s high humidity, dampness in the walls, plumbing issues or ventilation, we’ll investigate the source of musty smells and allergens in your home.
Then, we will provide reliable, trustworthy advice to help prevent mould growing in your home. We can help you to take the right steps towards effective long-term mould prevention.
We don’t recommend relying on mould testing until there are regulated guidelines based on scientific fact. Talk to real professionals who offer practical advice and solutions for your mould problems.
Get in touch with the professionals from Mould Removal about practical methods to improve the health of your home. The old adage prevention is better than cure could not be more relevant when dealing with mould.
