Risk of black mold in the house, on the recommendation of its destruction

Nasty black stains in the bathroom corners after the recently made repairs walls frustrate any hostess. Everything was so beautiful, and suddenly - mold stains. The first reaction - it wash off immediately, but fairly easy to understand, that from it is almost impossible to get rid of, what is more, the mold starts to appear in other places. Unfortunately, we have met with a very unpleasant neighbors. Aspergillus black - fungus, close relatives who are always with us.

mold

Mold or mold fungus... I think, without them life on earth impossible. Our neighbors, who formed their own kingdom, they possess attributes of both animals and plants, and thus fundamentally different from them. Man and mushroom constantly forced to live together. The diversity of fungi is far superior to the rest of the diversity of nature, they are an integral part of any ecosystem. They are extremely useful and at the same time cause more trouble. Human health is constantly in danger, but at the same time, many fungi useful for us.

What is called a fungus, it is really only the fruit, the mycelium It develops in a latent form, People do not notice it. In the fruit one purpose - to generate debate and to throw them into the world of nature for further propagation. Mycelium often is enormous and can spread over long distances.

Especially black mold

Any fungus forms a branching mycelium, their fruiting bodies are so small that the naked eye, it is virtually impossible to see. Man sees only the colonies formed by these bodies. Mold pervasive, Likes to settle there, where it is warm, humid and enough nutrients.

The property of the mold to settle virtually all environments and with a population of mycelium destroy environment makes it a major player bio-corrosion, as well as biodegradable materials. In general, a useful property in our life often becomes its opposite.

Not everyone knows what dangerous mold in the house and why you should take action to resolve it in black mold apartment likes to settle on the materials used in construction, and get rid of it is already becoming difficult. Penetrating deeply into the structure of any material, it will sooner or later destroy his apartment It becomes uninhabitable. The wall, which has lodged a fungus from it will not get rid of. Greatest risk of wood or cellulose material, and also containing any organic compound.

Aspergillus black

Aspergillus black - a typical representative of Aspergillus higher aerobic fungi forming eurotiomycetes department Ascomycetes class, distant relatives of the yeast as well as truffles and morels.

For the first time the fungus described in 1729, is the author of cataloging priest and biologist Micheli. By type of fungus resembling sprinkled, and chose the name Aspergillum, from the Latin - "sprayed".

general description

Aspergillus can grow on completely different substrates, in the early stages of the colony are similar to the white fluff that as they mature fruit acquires color. Black mold, which we see on the walls - this is the ripening fruit of this fungus.

The mycelium is well developed, with characteristic for higher fungi partitions. The fungus is able to settle on any surface, As long as external conditions were favorable: the temperature from 20 to 30^about C, a humidity of 70% and the absence of drafts.

methods of propagation

The fungus is not the sexual stage of development and is capable of growing in nutrient depleted environment. The main thing - the presence of even small amounts of sugars and salts. And then, and another is present in almost all building materials in the structure or coatings of paint, adhesive basis. Any error builders, especially associated with impaired circulation of air, - and the apartment is in danger of being inhabited by fungi. The main thing in their lives - high humidity and a comfortable temperature, no matter what material made the wall. It should appear black mold, and it starts to settle in the whole house.

The mycelium penetrates deep into the surface of the walls, and this dangerous fungus on the walls. With conventional detergent to get rid of mold is not possible, with time the walls begin to crumble.

Consider what are the high-risk place for the emergence of a black mold:

• a bathroom in places leaking pipes and taps;
• the corners between the wall and furniture;
• on wooden window frames, if on the outer side of the sealing is broken and rain water enters into the joints between the glass and wood;
• on PVC window profile in poor seals or improperly designed batchfile;
• flower pots in violation of watering system and properly the nascent microenvironment;
• near the balcony, has a poor waterproofing of walls and doors, broken guttering.

immediate family

The most closely related species known to black mold are:

• Yellow mold. He likes high temperature and humidity, settling on food with high starch content and fatty acids, for example, peanuts, sunflower seeds, legumes and grains, is harmful to health person.
• Aspergillus smoking - pale bluish plaque on the surface, often settles on building materials, causing their destruction. And that's not all what a fungus on the walls. His arguments are strong allergen.
• Aspergillus parasitic distributed in similar places with yellow mold.

All these fungi are pathogenic to humans, affect his health, especially Aspergillus parasitic.

Useful quality

Among his relatives Aspergillus niger, or black mold, perhaps, the safest fungus. He even has advantages. The main thing that it was the right time and in the right place.

The fungus used for the production citric acid and It is a producer of vitamin B2.

There are other species of fungi that form a useful mold, among them:

• noble rot, without which there would be no such wines as sherry;
• noble mold used in the preparation of all known cheese;
• Penicillin, a revolution in medicine, another name - lobster mushroom;
• There are other medicines derived from mold, has a beneficial effect on the human body;
• Fusari, a positive influence on the development of grain.

Damage caused by mold

As for the negative properties, mold in the apartment is dangerous because it affects the health, often causing animal disease and human causes damage to various items, particularly containing wood, paper and leather, is the cause of destruction of concrete and brick walls.

The danger for agriculture

Molds cause extensive damage to agriculture - cause disease in many animals, destroying stockpiles of grain and animal feed.

It is a very dangerous infection of the plants planted by the fungus species Aspergillus flavus. By itself, the fungus has no taste, color and smell, in the life of plants are affected. Almost invisible mold is a dangerous mushroom, the fact that his fruit and spores contain dangerous toxins.

With a significant infection of the air field is literally filled with controversy and It can cause serious poisoning, Which is characterized by nausea, vomiting, convulsions and loss of consciousness, and in extreme cases suffer not only health, possibly fatal. Even a small amount is sufficient to cause chronic poisoning, thus inhibited the growth of children, weakened immune system, increases the risk of liver cancer.

Danger to materials

It is especially dangerous when the infected bathroom, where the most favorable conditions for the rapid spread of black mold.

Mold can be a real disaster when settle on wooden surfaces. Even the oak floor fungus can eat for half a year. Wooden house, contaminated black moldAre more at risk.

In addition to wood, exposed to the risk of infection almost all building materials, fungus settles on the brick and concrete, destroys the coatingsDestroys the grout between the tiles, it settles on the wallpaper and bookcases. In a very short time, he is able to break down the walls, floor and foundation suffer.

We will understand, what is dangerous black mold in the house and what harm it has to man.

Diseases caused by this type of

Apartment, populated by moldIt poses a threat to residents. By shooting into the air microparticles spores, the fungus can be deadly to humans. The child is under the influence of the dispute falls ill more often. And even when clearly expressed signs of the disease it is very difficult to determine the true cause of the symptoms, it requires careful laboratory tests and a lot of time. Since mold can penetrate into every home, it is important to know what kind of risk are people with such a neighbor:

• child often suffers from allergies;
• falling on the skin, spores cause various dermatoses and fungal infections, skin diseases such origin treated hard;
• many joint and rheumatic diseases have their origin from the pop mold;
• headache, weakness, drowsiness - so the body responds to poisoning by toxins contained in disputes;
• eye redness, blurred vision is a consequence of the fact that the house is infested with mold;
• being a strong allergen, spores cause irritation of the mucous membranes, leading to a chronic runny nose and cough;
• if you ignore the mold can begin the process of occurrence of malignancies, the development of cancer.

The child with the weakened body not just exposed to all these risks, painful symptoms may be much more to it.

Prevention of fungus

If mold has got into the house, get rid of the mycelium, and especially the dispute impossible. disputes able for many years in sleep mode, and begin to develop a new fungus that grows in secret for a long time, under favorable conditions, and the man did not notice. It can be detected only when the fruits have formed.

This phenomenon can be combated only by creating unfavorable conditions for the development of mold, making it uncomfortable to stay home. Fortunately, they are different from the conditions in which a person feels comfortable.

You always have to start with the repairs. It should very seriously consider the ventilation system in the room, better to turn to specialists. Eliminate all the way of excess moisture, windows and doors should not have leaks under the floor and in the niches of the walls need a good ventilation to avoid moisture build stagnation. Bathroom provides additional ventilation.

Next step - This impregnation of porous materials special waterproofing compound, has antiseptic properties. Often such compositions also contain antifungal agents. Only then can you begin to design the decoration.

To place bulky items should be such that they do not create dead zones inaccessible for ventilation and humidity.

Necessary and regular wet cleaning, dust removal Use a vacuum cleaner of all the hard to reach places. Having to apartment became inconvenient for the development of mold, you can avoid all of the above troubles.