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DON’T LET MOULD RUIN YOUR HOME

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Page 1: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

DONrsquoT LET MOULDRUIN YOUR HOME

WhatisMould

A typeof fungi

Toxic to health when

spread indoors

Reproduce by means of tiny

lightweight spores that travel through

the air

When mould is growing on a

surface spores can be released into the air where they can be easily inhaled

Needs four things to grow

moisture warmth

spores nutrients

Common Mould Areas in HomeLeaky roof

Plumbing leaks

Humidier

Flooding

Steam from showersor cooking

Sprinkler spray hittinga building

A clothes dryer thatexhausts air indoors

Damp basementor crawl space

Overow fromsinks or sewers

Wet clothes hung todry indoorsoutdoors

Mould Health Symptoms

Hair Loss Irritation of Eyes

Irritation of Mucus Membranes of the

Mouth

Rashes Headaches Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Coughing

Nausea Bleeding in the Lungs and Nose

FeverVomiting Allergic Reaction

39 C

Prepare this Mould killer solution4 parts vinegar and 1 part water(Vinegar causes mould to overeat and die)

Remove mould from visible areas using mould killer solution a microber cloth and lots of scrubbing

How toRemoveMouldInstantlyRemove mould physically as soon as you see it to stop it from spreading

Patch test on surfaces before cleaning

Moisture is the most important factor inuencing mould

growth indoors

EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)

Moisture control is the key to mould control

How to Keep MouldAway Permanently

Make sure there is no moisture buildup indoors

Ensure home is well ventilated

(use air conditioners or exhaust fan)

Take care of water spills ooding and leaks ASAP

(mould can grow within 24-48

hours)

Regularly inspect home for mould and remove them

instantly

Maintain humidity level below 60RH

(eg with a dehumidier) to ensure mould never comes

back

60

Removing mould on sight is not enough - itll keep coming back unless you remove excess moisture from your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 2: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

WhatisMould

A typeof fungi

Toxic to health when

spread indoors

Reproduce by means of tiny

lightweight spores that travel through

the air

When mould is growing on a

surface spores can be released into the air where they can be easily inhaled

Needs four things to grow

moisture warmth

spores nutrients

Common Mould Areas in HomeLeaky roof

Plumbing leaks

Humidier

Flooding

Steam from showersor cooking

Sprinkler spray hittinga building

A clothes dryer thatexhausts air indoors

Damp basementor crawl space

Overow fromsinks or sewers

Wet clothes hung todry indoorsoutdoors

Mould Health Symptoms

Hair Loss Irritation of Eyes

Irritation of Mucus Membranes of the

Mouth

Rashes Headaches Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Coughing

Nausea Bleeding in the Lungs and Nose

FeverVomiting Allergic Reaction

39 C

Prepare this Mould killer solution4 parts vinegar and 1 part water(Vinegar causes mould to overeat and die)

Remove mould from visible areas using mould killer solution a microber cloth and lots of scrubbing

How toRemoveMouldInstantlyRemove mould physically as soon as you see it to stop it from spreading

Patch test on surfaces before cleaning

Moisture is the most important factor inuencing mould

growth indoors

EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)

Moisture control is the key to mould control

How to Keep MouldAway Permanently

Make sure there is no moisture buildup indoors

Ensure home is well ventilated

(use air conditioners or exhaust fan)

Take care of water spills ooding and leaks ASAP

(mould can grow within 24-48

hours)

Regularly inspect home for mould and remove them

instantly

Maintain humidity level below 60RH

(eg with a dehumidier) to ensure mould never comes

back

60

Removing mould on sight is not enough - itll keep coming back unless you remove excess moisture from your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 3: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

Common Mould Areas in HomeLeaky roof

Plumbing leaks

Humidier

Flooding

Steam from showersor cooking

Sprinkler spray hittinga building

A clothes dryer thatexhausts air indoors

Damp basementor crawl space

Overow fromsinks or sewers

Wet clothes hung todry indoorsoutdoors

Mould Health Symptoms

Hair Loss Irritation of Eyes

Irritation of Mucus Membranes of the

Mouth

Rashes Headaches Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Coughing

Nausea Bleeding in the Lungs and Nose

FeverVomiting Allergic Reaction

39 C

Prepare this Mould killer solution4 parts vinegar and 1 part water(Vinegar causes mould to overeat and die)

Remove mould from visible areas using mould killer solution a microber cloth and lots of scrubbing

How toRemoveMouldInstantlyRemove mould physically as soon as you see it to stop it from spreading

Patch test on surfaces before cleaning

Moisture is the most important factor inuencing mould

growth indoors

EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)

Moisture control is the key to mould control

How to Keep MouldAway Permanently

Make sure there is no moisture buildup indoors

Ensure home is well ventilated

(use air conditioners or exhaust fan)

Take care of water spills ooding and leaks ASAP

(mould can grow within 24-48

hours)

Regularly inspect home for mould and remove them

instantly

Maintain humidity level below 60RH

(eg with a dehumidier) to ensure mould never comes

back

60

Removing mould on sight is not enough - itll keep coming back unless you remove excess moisture from your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 4: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

Mould Health Symptoms

Hair Loss Irritation of Eyes

Irritation of Mucus Membranes of the

Mouth

Rashes Headaches Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Coughing

Nausea Bleeding in the Lungs and Nose

FeverVomiting Allergic Reaction

39 C

Prepare this Mould killer solution4 parts vinegar and 1 part water(Vinegar causes mould to overeat and die)

Remove mould from visible areas using mould killer solution a microber cloth and lots of scrubbing

How toRemoveMouldInstantlyRemove mould physically as soon as you see it to stop it from spreading

Patch test on surfaces before cleaning

Moisture is the most important factor inuencing mould

growth indoors

EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)

Moisture control is the key to mould control

How to Keep MouldAway Permanently

Make sure there is no moisture buildup indoors

Ensure home is well ventilated

(use air conditioners or exhaust fan)

Take care of water spills ooding and leaks ASAP

(mould can grow within 24-48

hours)

Regularly inspect home for mould and remove them

instantly

Maintain humidity level below 60RH

(eg with a dehumidier) to ensure mould never comes

back

60

Removing mould on sight is not enough - itll keep coming back unless you remove excess moisture from your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 5: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

Prepare this Mould killer solution4 parts vinegar and 1 part water(Vinegar causes mould to overeat and die)

Remove mould from visible areas using mould killer solution a microber cloth and lots of scrubbing

How toRemoveMouldInstantlyRemove mould physically as soon as you see it to stop it from spreading

Patch test on surfaces before cleaning

Moisture is the most important factor inuencing mould

growth indoors

EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)

Moisture control is the key to mould control

How to Keep MouldAway Permanently

Make sure there is no moisture buildup indoors

Ensure home is well ventilated

(use air conditioners or exhaust fan)

Take care of water spills ooding and leaks ASAP

(mould can grow within 24-48

hours)

Regularly inspect home for mould and remove them

instantly

Maintain humidity level below 60RH

(eg with a dehumidier) to ensure mould never comes

back

60

Removing mould on sight is not enough - itll keep coming back unless you remove excess moisture from your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 6: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

Moisture is the most important factor inuencing mould

growth indoors

EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)

Moisture control is the key to mould control

How to Keep MouldAway Permanently

Make sure there is no moisture buildup indoors

Ensure home is well ventilated

(use air conditioners or exhaust fan)

Take care of water spills ooding and leaks ASAP

(mould can grow within 24-48

hours)

Regularly inspect home for mould and remove them

instantly

Maintain humidity level below 60RH

(eg with a dehumidier) to ensure mould never comes

back

60

Removing mould on sight is not enough - itll keep coming back unless you remove excess moisture from your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 7: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

How to Keep MouldAway Permanently

Make sure there is no moisture buildup indoors

Ensure home is well ventilated

(use air conditioners or exhaust fan)

Take care of water spills ooding and leaks ASAP

(mould can grow within 24-48

hours)

Regularly inspect home for mould and remove them

instantly

Maintain humidity level below 60RH

(eg with a dehumidier) to ensure mould never comes

back

60

Removing mould on sight is not enough - itll keep coming back unless you remove excess moisture from your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 8: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

Inhibit mould growth by

maintaining humidity

levels down to 35 - 65 RH

Protect your home and help to dry

laundry indoors

Safety functions allow unit to run continuously without monitoring

Energy efcient and suitable for all seasons

Desiccant Dehumidiers

35

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 9: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

References

Health NSW ldquoMouldrdquo

United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA)

ldquoMoldrdquo

Department of Health WA ldquoMould

and Dampnessrdquo

Government of Western Australia

Department of Health ldquoMould and

condensation in your homerdquo

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900

Page 10: Mould removal - Don't let mould ruin your home

Brought to you by

andatechcomauinfoandatechcomau

+613 8899 6900