Jul 13 2010
The stifling humidity accompanying this summer's extreme temperatures increases the chance that homeowners will experience significant indoor humidity and moisture that may lead to musty odors, allergens, and mold and mildew that lead to or aggravate allergies, asthma and other health concerns and can even lead to structural damage.
“Spores can begin growing and reproducing within 48 hours.”
"Humidity and moisture control are 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.
"Excess humidity and moisture may quickly lead to the growth of mold and mildew," said Galka. "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.
SOURCE DampRid
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