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Winter/Spring
2002
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WHAT EXACTLY
IS MOLD AND WHERE CAN IT APPEAR IN MY HOME?
Molds are microscopic fungi,
which, unlike plants, are unable to produce their own food from sunlight and air.
They are composed of filament clusters, and utilize plant and animal matter to
survive. Molds are able to decompose these materials for their nourishment.
Many molds, including those found in your home, are able to release spores into
the air, which then settle on other organic matter and grow into new mold clusters.
Airborne mold spores are more prevalent than pollen grains, and when inhaled can
cause allergic reactions.
Plenum...the darkest, dankest, dirtiest places
in your entire system. Pictured is a dirty supply plenum with the top and all
ducts removed. Note how dirt and microbial growth tend to first accumulate in
the corners and then spread outward. |
Molds can be found in a
number of environments, including many found in your home. Their growth is encouraged
by warmth and high humidity, and are found in highest levels in the more humid
months. Although some molds are produced outside of your home, many are produced
in the home, especially in areas of high humidity such as showers and basements.
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IS THERE A DANGER IN HOUSE
DUST OR IS IT JUST A NUISANCE?
Although there are many
components in house dust to which people may be allergic, the most important allergen
is the dust mite. This is a microscopic, insect-like creature, which is found
in homes. Dust mites live primarily in mattresses, carpets, and upholstered furniture,
and thrive in humid and warm conditions.
Waste products produced
by these mites are the main substanceof house dust to which allergic people react.
Dust mites live in any environment in your home that provides warmth, humidity,
and food for their growth. Although it is impossible to totally eliminate dust
mites from your home, you can do the things necessary to control their growth.
This includes keeping your air ducts cleaned, a great source of the nutrients
and humidity dust mites need to grow.
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INSIDE YOUR AIR DUCTS
WHAT IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE & WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK
LIKE
 
Concerned
that your air ducts might look like the one on the left?? Want them to look like
the one on the right? No matter how old your home is, if your air ducts have never
been cleaned, there is a good chance that you can have build-up similar to the
air duct pictured on the left. The
high levels of humidity in the Gulf Coast region, along with the vast amount of
dirt and debris in our air, can eventually cause your air ducts to become clogged
with dirt, dust and mold.
Call CLEAN
AIR SOLUTIONS and let us help you get your ducts back to their original look
and improve your indoor air quality.
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