21 Feb 2008 02:01:56 | Peter Chicarielli
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Article Title:
If You Think Mold and Mildew Hibernate During The Winter, Think
Again!
Article URL: www.instagoneproducts.com Author Name: Peter
Chicarielli Author E-Mail: intagone@optonline.com Word Count: 548
Article Description:
If you associate mold and mildew stains with the summer months,
you'd be correct. The hot and humid weather provides a perfect
environment for rapid mold and mildew growth. The winter
however, despite cold temperatures in much of the country is not
a mold and mildew-free season by any means. The president of
InstaGone Consumer Products, Peter Chicarielli explains how to
remove winter mold and mildew stains.
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If You Think Mold and Mildew Hibernate During The Winter, Think
Again!
If you associate mold and mildew stains with the summer months,
you'd be correct. The hot and humid weather provides a perfect
environment for rapid mold and mildew growth. The winter
however, despite cold temperatures in much of the country is not
a mold and mildew-free season by any means.
In fact, the development of mold and mildew stains can actually
be intensified during the winter. That's because people tend to
lock-down their houses to prevent cold air from coming in and
heat from escaping. The reduced circulation of fresh air results
in a higher concentration of airborne spores which in turn, can
increase the likelihood of mold and mildew stains on ceilings,
walls or other surfaces.
In a warm house, mold and mildew will continue to grow in areas
such as basements, attics and crawl spaces. Once the Christmas
decorations are put away, emerging mold and mildew growth has a
free, undisturbed ride until Memorial Day when the summer gear
gets pulled out.
The worst-case scenario is mold that silently grows behind a
wall, under flooring or above acoustical ceiling tiles. This
type of mold growth is usually caused by a leak that wasn't
repaired properly, or if it was repaired, the surrounding area
wasn't sufficiently dried or treated before covering it with new
drywall, tile, etc. If any part of your house has water damage
history, it should be inspected carefully.
There have been many newspaper articles and news reports about
families being forced to move from their homes and school
closings due to toxic mold. But despite the media hype, most of
the mold people encounter is usually the harmless, gross-looking
variety.
The jury may be out on what the health effects of certain types
of mold are, but the fact is that there is usually a point of
origin and mold growth is a fairly slow process. For those
concerned about mold and mildew stains, here's a simple,
four-step plan that should be followed all year long:
1) Inspect - Look for early signs of mold and mildew in places
such as basements, shower areas, walls that house water pipes,
ceilings, etc.
2) Repair - Fix plumbing leaks, drain clogs, roof leaks or poor
bathroom ventilation that can encourage mold growth.
3) Remove - Treat emerging mold and mildew thoroughly with a
powerful cleaning product such as InstaGone Multi-Purpose Stain
Remover.
4) Restore - Once mold and mildew stains have been treated with
an effective cleaning solutions such as InstaGone, let the area
dry thoroughly, apply a mold resistant primer and repaint the
area.
The use of long rubber gloves, non-vented goggles and a chemical
respirator to limit your exposure to mold are recommended. If
you have an area of mold larger than 3 feet by 3 feet, have
severe allergies or have been experiencing symptoms such as
headaches and difficulty breathing, it's best to avoid the
health risk, and call a certified mold remediation specialist
immediately.
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