Mould loves countries with high humidity

Mould loves humidity, dampness, plenty of rain and dark places; all of these scenarios are well known in Singapore, to the extent that a large number of buildings, particularly in built-up areas, are suffering from mould growth.  Mould emits bacterially-infected spores which spread in to the atmosphere, and these spores will affect the health of you, your family and friends.

The only way to avoid this damage to your health is to test for mould in your home, including air quality testing.  There are air test kits available on the market which you can use yourself, but these kits often miss the smaller, hard to reach strains of mould.  So even though you believe you’ve found all the mould-infected areas, you could find that mould may continue to grow unseen to the naked eye.

Mold Busters Singapore provide highly trained technicians who carry out extensive air quality tests, even into those hard to reach areas such as air ventilation shafts and crawl spaces.  They also test for mould in through basements and loft spaces, using highly sensitive equipment, including thermal imaging and infrared cameras which is able to detect mould through walls, floors and ceilings, eliminating the need to take walls down or lift floorboards. 

Mold Busters Singapore understand the different types of air pollutants, irritants and mould that can be found in buildings, including white mould and black mould which is highly toxic and very damaging to anyone’s health. 

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Detect that unseen mould

Mould can grow unseen to the naked eye just about anywhere; it will eat away at any porous materials – wood, carpets, curtains, clothes.  But of more concern is that mould releases bacterially-infected spores into the air space around you which will, if left, cause respiratory harm.  Areas of damp behind walls or under floorboards are also not detectable without sophisticated equipment. 

Mold Busters use sensitive thermal imaging and infrared camera equipment to detect areas of damp, excessive temperature changes, water leaks and mould growth that you can’t see, without having to remove any walls or floorboards! 

The use of infrared camera testing, which uses thermal imaging to detect any living organisms sitting behind solid structures, such as walls and floorboards, is a more convenient and less obtrusive way of identifying mould and other types of bacteria in your home.  Using this method, it is possible avoid any unnecessary, costly damage and renovation to the building.

To determine the levels of pollution from mould spores and other pollutants in the home, Mold Busters’ carry out mould and bacteria sampling, taking a 75L air specimen which is then sent to accredited laboratory for analysis to identify the type and level of micro-organisms present.  If the analysis shows that levels are normal, we would advise on ways to keep your home mould and bacteria free.  However, if levels are dangerously high, we would recommend full mould remediation by professionals to prevent you and your family suffering from potential health risks.

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Prevent mould in your home

A key are of mould growth is the bathroom, not surprisingly because it is an area of the house that attracts condensation and water retention.  However, if conditions in the bathroom are not dealt with effectively, be it through opening windows for ventilation or using dehumidifiers to dry out the room, mould growth will be prevalent and could even turn into black, toxic mould. 

Mould growth in your home, if left untreated, it will affect your health and the structure of your home.  Mould can affect the structural support beams causing them to eventually weaken.  If your property or apartment is below the tree line, then you are better off keeping the windows shut and using air conditioning or dehumidifiers.  It is also important not to spread mould so try having different footwear for different areas, i.e. slippers for the house, and different pairs of shoes for the outside and balconies or patios; avoid going barefoot.  Keep curtains open as plenty of sunlight helps to dry out inside as well.  If you are above the tree line, open windows as much as possible and again, allow lots of sunlight to flow into your home. 

Another effective way of keeping the air free of irritants, pollutants and mould spores is through the use of air filtration equipment.  An air filter with an absorbent element removes solid particles from the air space including dust, mould and bacteria.  It is important, though, that the filter inside the air filtration unit is replaced regularly to prevent a build-up of dirt and dust which would make them ineffective. 

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Test, remove, remediate

Excess condensation and dampness, dark corners and water leaks found in basements, bathrooms, kitchens and attics, are ideal conditions for the growth of mould, and the bacterially-infected spores mould produces become airborne, causing respiratory problems for your family, friends and animals.

Mold Busters will test for asbestos within your home; even low levels can increase your risk of developing serious health problems.  Inspectors are able to carry out a full and thorough inspection for mould using highly sensitive, sophisticated equipment including thermal imaging and infrared cameras which can detect mould through solid services, like walls and ceilings.  Thermal imaging is able to detect areas where there is a significant difference in temperatures, water leaks or dampness.  It is highly recommended that any water leaks are found and repaired.  If there are any damp areas, follow the course and find the source, then carry out any necessary repairs; it could be lost or broken tiles on the roof, overflowing gutters, subsidence, lack of ventilation or a range of other common issues.  These elements need to be completed prior to carrying out any mould remediation work otherwise the environment in which mould likes to grow remains and over a period of time, it will return.

Any mould found needs to be removed immediately, and completely to ensure it doesn’t return.  Mold Busters operatives are experienced in handling and removing mould from properties, adhering to not only our standards, but national health and safety regulations as well.

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