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Have you ever woken up one time to suddenly find that a specific area in your house has unsightly spots and patches and the area looks moist? Your house has mold infestation. However, you need not worry because mold growth in home houses is much more rampant than you can think. Mould and the Health Risks Associated with Mould Exposure Mould is a fungus that thrives on moisture as its conducive environment for growth and mostly found almost everywhere. But there are places you would not want to see mold and its right in your own residence. Especially in damp...

The fall days are a little colder compared to the summer hot days, this makes the autumn weather the best for most outdoor activities. The change in weather also brings with it a change of seasonal allergies, symptoms like itchy and watery eyes, or a runny nose among others. While most people assume seasonal allergies are highest in the summer, research has proven the fall season brings a lot of change of weeds and foliage, which release lots of pollen. Pollen remains the number one outdoor allergen in the fall. while the cooler temperatures allow mold to grow outside under...

A humid environment refers to an atmosphere with relatively high levels of water vapor. Most people only understand the effects of high humidity on your health, this is mainly because at high humidity environment one will experience immediate personal discomfort like sweating. However, very low humidity environment also poses serious health risks. Potential health risks: 1. High humidity Humidity affects how our bodies regulate our internal body temperature. Biologically, when our bodies get warm we produce sweat. This sweat is supposed to evaporate thus cooling our bodies. In a humid environment, the increased moisture in the air makes it difficult...