Why Water Damage Leads to Mould
Mould is a type of fungus that flourishes in dark, damp spaces. If you can keep the area dry and airy, you shouldn’t have a problem. Excess water should evaporate quickly enough. Excess moisture, like from a ceiling leak, becomes a problem when the water can’t escape.
In other words, when it’s very humid, or the air is too saturated to allow any more water to evaporate. These conditions create a perfect condition for mould to set in. The organic materials in the ceiling provide the nutrients that the mould needs to thrive.
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How to Prevent Mould Growth
Act fast to rectify any water damage before mould starts to grow.
How fast does mould grow?
Immediately in the correct environment. Once you see the growth though, the adverse health effects of mould have already set in. If you don’t kill mould fast, the spores will contaminate the whole house within weeks.
How to Prevent Mould After Water Damage
The steps are simple enough – get rid of as much water as possible.
- Mop up all the water: The only caveat here is if the water is from the sewerage system or a flood. If that’s the case, leave it to the pros because of the potential pathogens. Otherwise, get as much of the water cleared as possible.
- Take away damp furniture and rugs: Remove the carpets to allow them to dry thoroughly. Steam them to kill any germs and let them hang in the sun.
- Dry any damp surfaces: Remove all the water on any surfaces that you can.
- Sanitise the surfaces: You can buy products designed to kill fungi.
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