Aug 25 2009
Frequent, heavy rain showers can bring needed relief from warm temperatures during the summer, however, the resulting increase in moisture and humidity makes it important to maintain a dry, healthy environment inside the home. Moisture that seeps into the home through cracks and crevices can lead to musty odors, allergens, mold and mildew that lead to or aggravate allergies, asthma and other health concerns and can even lead to structural damage.
“The possibility of water damage and mold and mildew growth is a frequently overlooked area of home maintenance,” said Darin Galka, a moisture control expert for DampRid. Galka recommends that home owners always control the existing moisture level in their homes by placing DampRid environmentally friendly calcium chloride moisture absorbers in key areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, and garages.
“Water damage quickly leads to the growth of mold and mildew, which grow in the presence of humidity,” Galka said. “Spores can begin growing and reproducing within 48 hours.”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns that exposure to mold can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Particularly susceptible are pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Severe reactions can include asthma episodes, fever, shortness of breath, and mold infection in the lungs.
DampRid offers a line of moisture absorber products that control moisture to eliminate the dampness that enables mold to grow. To learn more about moisture and mold control and how to prepare a home for the rainy season, visit www.damprid.com.
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