Expert Mould Cleaning Services for a Safe and Healthy Home or Office
Mould cleaning services have become increasingly important as awareness of mould growth in homes, schools and offices has risen in recent years. Media coverage has also brought to light concerns about poorly maintained investment properties and inadequate construction techniques in new homes, resulting in mould growth and, subsequently, affecting the occupants’ health. Improper management, or even failure to do so, of water/moisture entering a building has also been a factor in mould growth.
Health Risks of Mould Growth in Indoor Environments
Typically, our everyday exposure to airborne fungi in the outdoor air presents little or no risk to our health. However, the airborne fungi in the artificial environments of our buildings and dwellings have an altered composition which can create conditions that significantly impact our health. This is especially common in damp or previously flooded spaces, where water damage restoration becomes essential to control moisture and prevent fungal growth. This has led to the understanding that fungi can be a significant cause of both illness and the severity of general symptoms, with those who have developing immune systems or are immunocompromised being at a higher risk from any airborne pathogens that may be present.
Why Professional Mould Removal and Treatment Matters
Mould can be dramatically evident by causing significant damage to buildings, such as the visible presence on building materials and structural decay of timber, which is why professional mould cleaning services are often required to properly address the issue. Mould can cause many health issues, such as eye irritation, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, headaches, fatigue, skin irritations, shortness of breath, wheezing and aggravation of asthma, even when there is little evidence of mould growth present. If you experience any of these symptoms, it may result from mould growth in your home or office environment.
Once mould is established, it can cause problems for an extended period and becomes severe when spores encounter a wet area and begin growing. Improper treatment can result in falling to the ailments associated with mould and cross contamination of mould to unaffected areas, which is why specialised restoration cleaning services are recommended for safe and effective remediation.
Magic Wand Restoration & Cleaning have had extensive training in mould remediation held in conjunction with Murdoch University and through the IICRC, one of the leading bodies in disaster recovery and restoration.
When an independent hygienist has been appointed to undertake air and surface sampling for mould following our work, we have never failed a test.