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HEALTH HAZARDS

In some cases the mould may be a health hazard. It produces millions of spores which become airborne and can then create respiratory problems and distressing allergic reactions in householders in frequent contact with them. Rooms affected can smell ‘musty’

In 1995 BRE advised that: 'Mould may affect the occupants' health by inducing anxiety. It is also possible that people prone to asthmatic or allergic conditions (which adds up to roughly 10% of the population) may be affected by long-term exposure to concentrations of airborne spores'
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

MOULD (Aspergellus Niger)

As well as unsightly and smelling unpleasant, mould is damaging and can be costly when it causes premature redecoration or replacement.

It can appear in various shades of green, yellow, pink, grey or white, but most commonly, it appears as black. It will form on any surface where it can find a good source of moisture and organic matter. It needs food and water as it is a living organism. The water (condensation) is readily available and its food source can be paint, plaster, timber, clothing, leather – all these items are ideal hosts to mould spores.

Dust Mite

There is not a house without dust mites as they live on the dust from our skin. They leave droppings wherever they go and the enzymes contained in the droppings can cause asthma and other allergic reactions. Infestation does not depend on cleanliness alone, it is greatly affected by the levels of moisture in the house. Warm, moist homes that lack ventilation are the perfect breeding ground for the dust mite.