Having mould in your home, whether visible or not, can be harmful to your health, and anyone who enters your home, especially those who are living there, like your children or partner.
Mould releases spores into the air, which can lead to a variety of health issues, including respiratory issues and bacterial infections.
In this blog, we’ll talk about why mould can be a problem and how an air purifier can help mitigate any mould-related risks to health.
Mould in your home: a hidden danger
People often think of mould, just as something that grows on old, rotten food, but it can spawn in a variety of environments, including in general damp and humid conditions. The most common environments in which mould is likely to grow are kitchens and bathrooms, but it can occur in any room where moisture has gotten into, especially during the summer.
Whilst sometimes mould is visible and you’re able to use a chemical solution to remove it, this is not a long-term solution, and it’s likely it’ll grow back.
An air purifier is a long-term solution that doesn’t require constant top ups and will not only remove but prevent mould from forming.
The risks of not having an air purifier
When mould is present, it not only looks unsightly but also presents potential risks to your health and the health of those around you. When mould spores are inhaled, they can cause or worsen health problems, especially for those who are most vulnerable, like young children or people with asthma.
Respiratory illnesses
When you’re exposed to mould spores, it can cause respiratory problems or make existing ones worse. You need to be particularly careful if anyone in your household has asthma, bronchitis or other chronic respiratory diseases.
Allergies
Mould can trigger allergies, which leads to allergic reactions including watery eyes, runny noses, and rashes, which can be particularly bothersome for children and the elderly.
Weakened immune system
Being exposed to mould for a long period of time can prevent your immune system from working to its full potential, resulting in more frequent illnesses like colds that last for longer.
Long-term health problems
Although in most cases this is rare, being exposed to certain types of mould, especially black mould, can lead to long-term health issues.
How an air purifier can help
Whilst getting an air purifier is an expensive investment, it’s a worthwhile one, as it can be crucial in mitigating the risks of getting short- and long-term health issues caused by mould in the home.
Removes mould spores
HEPA filters can capture microscopic mould spores that can’t be seen with the human eye, which reduces the amount of harmful particles in your home.
Improves air quality
Aside from mould spores, there may be other allergens and bacteria in the air, which air purifiers can remove, leading to cleaner air in your home.
Prevents mould from spreading
Having an air purifier in each room of your home can help prevent mould from spreading to other rooms beyond its original source.
Peace of mind
By investing in an air purifier for your home, you will worry less as you’ll be confident that you’re doing everything you can to keep those around you healthy.
What to consider when getting an air purification system
Whilst an air purifier is a great tool to have, you have to understand that it’s not a complete solution for mould remediation. If you detect mould in your home using the Airtrap Mini, we would still recommend contacting a professional mould remediator.
At Untold Mould, we’re passionate about helping you keep your family safe and healthy. Our ArcAirTech HEPA+ Pro Mould Remediation System can help mitigate the risks of short- and long-term illness within your household.
Unsure if you’ve got mould in your home? Purchase our AirTrap Mini home mould testing kit, and protect those around you.
