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By Mattie Knight


This is a type of fungus that is found in the kingdom Fungi. It is known to thrive in dump conditions with favorable temperatures for their growth. Compared to other living organisms they lack the ability of producing their own food. Therefore they rely greatly on organic substances for their survival. They exist in different variety and this includes penicillium, aspergillius and the most common one that thrives in vegetables called Rhizopus stolonifer. Its presence in the ecosystem has more disadvantages compared to advantages. Therefore, the best way of dealing with this is to first understand what makes them grow well. Some of the factors that promote their growth are temperature, availability of spores and nutrients. Here are some of the measures on how to get rid of mold.

Since this type of organisms grow in moist conditions, it is important to keep surfaces dry and clean. These include bathrooms, kitchen and stores. It is also advisable to check on all the plumbing in your house to avoid leakages which easily promotes growth and survival of mold. It is important to always allow free floor of air into your home or keep it ventilated.

It is also very crucial to set up a mold catching filters within the air conditioning return vent. The filters will help you to ensure that none of these organisms get in your house. The fungal organisms will not thrive since there will be a reduction in number and hence reduction in growth rate.

They can also be controlled by use of bleaching agents. This works best on plates, stove, cookers and even on the floor. Working with bleaching agent requires safety measures like use of gloves and masks to ensure your safety as the user. Bleach works best on its own.

If you decide to go the natural way, I would refer you to go for vinegar. It is one of the best original ways of cleaning up the fungus and it is not limited to a specific place but you can use to clean your home. It is easier working with vinegar since you do not need to mix it with anything. You only need to apply on the fungi and give it sometime before cleaning it.

Fermented liquids and ethanol can also be used to serve the same purpose as vinegar. This advantage is that their smell is not as strong as that of vinegar. For example, alcoholic products such as spirits contain toxic substances that kill mold and inhibit their growth.

Last but not least, ensure that your floor and tiles have no gaps which are capable of holding water and therefore support growth of these organisms. In case there are any, you can refill them with mortar so as to inhibit the growth of the organisms.

The purpose of managing the growth of mold is that, it can cause serious damages to entire health. There are a good number of disorders that it can cause such as skin irritation, allergies. Therefore it is important to always keep your home clean in order to safeguard your health and that of your loved.




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