How to Prevent the Spreading of Attic Mould

Do you think you’re interested in attic mould? If you’re not, maybe you should be. The attic happens to be one of the most vulnerable spots in the house with regards to mould growth. Those who have ever suffered a mould allergy can testify that regularly testing your home for mould is a responsible idea indeed. Here are a few ways you can stop and treat attic mould.

Were you aware that attic is a vulnerable spot? This is largely because it is extremely susceptible to heat and humidity, which are two things mould has got to start spreading. At the same time, if you keep storage cardboard boxes within your attic, mould may very well start to cover cardboard boxes, old clothing, drywall, insulation, and other soft, perishable materials.

However, rain or water leads to the risk of spreading mould in your attic. Is your roof leaky? Although it doesn’t leak, it’s still simple for water to get in via an open window or a small crack. Mould has a possiblity to survive even the intense wetness is high. The mixture of hot, damp air and soft materials can make it all too easy for attic mould to prosper.

With this thought, removing attic mould might appear impossible. However, there are several methods for you to prevent mould from spreading. One basic way to do this is to check over your attic regularly. Look for water stains around the ceiling or signs of mould along the walls. Locate any boxes that have mouldy items in them, throw them out immediately and do your very best to sanitize the surrounding. Most importantly, do the best to fix any leaky spots when you can.

Have you got any ventilation duct inside your attic? If so, it’s more at risk for attic mould than one that doesn’t. Vents are also vulnerable to harboring mould, every time the heater or air cooling kicks on, spores are spread throughout the house at a growing rate. You are able to prevent attic mould from forming, however, by just taking your ducts cleaned on the appointed time. Experts always spray chemical that could kill spores inside your newly cleaned duct to prevent mould formation.These are few ways to combat attic mould. Although it may initially seem intimidating, you can do wonders for giving you better health and the health of those you meet by simply practicing these precautionary measures. Learn more about how you can beat mould today.

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Does Your Child Own This Toy?

By Angie Smith
We all know about the recent publicity that toys imported from China have warranted…and it’s not good PR. The word this time though, is asbestos, not lead, found in a toy that was relatively popular this past holiday season: a forensic-type kit modeled after the popular TV series, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigators”.

Looks like someone didn’t do their homework. High levels of asbestos were found in the fingerprint dust that comes with the kit.

Here is an excerpt from a news article from www.ewg.org (the environmental working group):

“The tests were commissioned by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which last month announced the results of it’s exhaustive 18-month scientific study testing hundreds of consumer products for deadly cancer-causing asbestos fibers. The findings were extremely troubling. One product, the popular children’s toy – Planet Toys CSI: Crime Scene Investigation™ Fingerprint Examination Kits– had high levels of asbestos in some samples of the fingerprint dust children put directly on their fingers and likely breathe into their lungs when the dust goes airborne. Children are directed to blow the asbestos contaminated dust to reveal the fingerprints.

“Major retailers stepped in when the federal government failed to act. They should be congratulated. Their actions will protect an untold number of children from the very real danger of asbestos-caused cancer later in life,” said Richard Wiles, Executive Director of Environmental Working Group. “Today’s action would not have been possible, without the courage of ADAO and Senator Murray in confronting the ongoing dangers posed by asbestos,” Wiles added.

“Given the grave health risks associated with asbestos exposure, ADAO acknowledges Planet Toys voluntarily issued a ‘stop sale’ this morning,” said Linda Reinstein, ADAO Executive Director and Co-Founder. “Once asbestos is inhaled or swallowed, the damage is irreversible. Prevention is the only cure.”

Particularly troubling about this toy is that children are directed to blow the asbestos contaminated powder after dusting for fingerprints, which makes it much more likely that children playing with this toy would actually inhale potentially lethal asbestos fibers. Any amount of asbestos fiber in a children’s toy, particularly in a powder that is certain to be inhaled, is unacceptable and unnecessary.

The type of asbestos detected in these kits, tremolite, is one the most lethal forms of asbestos, and a single day’s exposure is sufficient to cause lung cancer later in life.

Earlier this year Senator Murray’s bill to ban asbestos passed the Senate unanimously. Under the Murray bill the levels of asbestos found in this toy would have made this product illegal in the U.S.”

Folks, asbestos is a notorious toxin, in the proper (or improper, however you want to look at it) environment. You or your child would need a safe, complete detox after coming into contact with this known carcinogen. See my other articles for information on how liquid zeolite can do this!
Angie Smith is a Freelance Journalist who lives in Kentucky and has a keen interest in keeping her family in good health. Angie can be contacted by e-mail at angiesmith74@gmail.com and she will be glad to personally answer any questions you may have about liquid zeolite.