WHY DOES MOULD KEEP COMING BACK AFTER BEING REMOVED?

We will discuss in our topic, why mould keeps on coming back even after being removed. We will define what mould is all about.

Ramhawaii.com defines Mould as a superficial, often woolly growth, which is specially produced on damp or decaying organic matter or on living organisms by a fungus, a fungus which produces mould.

Mould that keeps coming back can be very troubling, a problem or disturbing issue especially when you have done all your possible best to stop the problem, because of the fungus exposure to mould, it often leads to minor allergic illnesses, such as sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes. Some people react differently to mould exposures, while some don’t. Some experience severe reactions such as difficulty in breathing and even asthmatic attacks. It is very important to know the root or cause of the problem of recurring mould. 

If you find it difficult with mould that keeps coming back more often, then you need to understand why the issues keep on recurring.

WHY MOULD KEEPS COMING BACK AFTER BEING REMOVED.

• MAKING USE OF BLEACHED PRODUCTS:-

There is this myth that people once believed that bleach can kill mould. Bleach can never get rid of mould because it only works to change a colour to white or a clearer shade. Instead of helping to eradicate the problem, you have created an environment with good conditions for continued growth of moulds. 

It is dangerous to use bleaching products because you will ingest airborne mould spores and bleach fumes during the processes, which is not good for your health and causes health hazards.

• LEAKY PIPES AND POOR VENTILATION:-

Mould is a fungus that loves to grow in cold or wet areas with poor ventilations. Mould spores grow perfectly when you have leaky pipes. 

One of the major conditions required by mould to grow is moisture, and failure to cut off any sources of moisture or condensation may never resolve the mould problem. If you have removed the mould but don’t fix your leaking pipes, you will risk creating more room for new mould to grow.

Encourage air ventilation by keeping the rooms in your home open because a room that is stuffy accelerates the growth of mould, making it a recurring issue.

• PAINTING MOULD – RESISTANT PAINT ON AN EXISTING PAINT:-

If you thought of applying a mould- resistant paint to your old walls, it might act as a quick fix to the problem, but it does not eradicate/remove the mould completely. Tiny mould spores that are still present underneath the paint will continue to grow and will be seen after sometime. Painting over existing mould infested walls makes it difficult to deal with the issue and will cost you a fortune should you want to embark on a home improvement project as you will need to remove the entire mould present on your walls.

• DIFFICULTY/FAILURE IN REPLACING WET/DAMAGED ITEMS:-

Some people are sentimentally attached to items in their homes, and it often feels very difficult to throw items away when affected by mould. Some people would prefer to clean these items that are infected with mould and take them back in, once they seem dry and free from mould. It is not advised to do so, because for mould to be visible or seen, they need to create a large network around their food source making it difficult to eradicate. After sometime the mould will recur again making it difficult to control the spread because you might have failed to clean the mould infected areas properly by using bleaching products which will only change their appearances.

• HOW TO ELIMINATE MOULD AND IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF MOULD GROWTH:-

Some of the most common sources of mould growth in your home could be a leaky plumbing or very cold or wet pipes that create a favourable condition for the growth of mould, these can be as a result of consistent moistures in a room, poor water drainage and leaking in the roof. It is important to know the root causes of mould growth in your home, and once you have identified and fixed the primary sources of mould, you will be certain about eradicating them completely from your home.

• REPLACING THE WET ITEMS:-

Consider disposing wet items affected by mould, not just drying and bringing them back into the house, as this will help to eliminate the problem. Mats or carpets that encountered mould growth due to stagnant water or floods should be replaced to keep mould from recurring, rather than just cleaning and drying them.

The major reasons why moulds keep coming back after being removed are excess moistures and failing to cut off all favourables conditions to live in for their growth. 

It is important to monitor the moisture levels in your home and keep the areas well ventilated by air or fans.

If you are not a confident DIY’er, or need more help on Getting Rid of Mould and Damp In Your Home, call in a professional, property maintenance company/handyman to help seal your leaky pipes and other home management and maintenance.

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