{"id":1251,"date":"2012-08-05T11:15:56","date_gmt":"2012-08-05T01:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspectmyhome.com.au\/blog\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2025-06-02T14:05:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T04:05:51","slug":"dangers-mould-can-pose-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspectmyhome.com.au\/blog\/dangers-mould-can-pose-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers Mould Can Pose to Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is mould?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mould is a type of fungi that grows in damp conditions. It requires organic material (plant or animal matter) to grow, and can be found on materials such as food, wood, carpet, cloth and insulation.
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\nMould reproduces and spreads by releasing airborne spores which land on other surfaces and grow. It is often “fuzzy” in appearance, and is commonly black, green or white. Some types of mould, however, can be grey, orange or brown, and may be harder to recognise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mould in buildings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The build-up of mould can be very damaging to the structural integrity of a building and can develop in any area where there is cellulose organic material. This includes inside wall cavities, floors and ceilings, as well as areas where there tends to be a higher level of moisture, such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The bathroom is a common area for mould due to the high level of moisture.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Mould within buildings can also be very dangerous to the health of the people who live or work there. Contact with mould may cause nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing and wheezing, especially in those who suffer from asthma, weakened immune systems, lung disease and allergic conditions. The World Health Organisation have released a report on dampness and mould<\/a>, and the effects it can have on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do about mould<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some easy steps that may be taken to combat the growth of mould within buildings, such as cleaning, disinfecting and ventilating any affected areas. For more information on dealing with mould, see Queensland Health’s article about dealing with mould after a storm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are concerned about the mould levels in your house or office, we suggest that you get in contact with the Department of Health. However, Inspect My Home can carry out building inspections<\/a> (with a special purpose report) to determine if and where any water is penetrating the property, with lack of ventilation and moisture being the major contributors and causes of mould. Learn more about our moisture and mould inspections<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book An Inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that your property may contain mould, book an inspection online<\/a> or give us a call on 1300 337 447.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is mould? Mould is a type of fungi that grows in damp conditions. It requires organic material (plant or animal matter) to grow, and can be found on materials such as food, wood, carpet, cloth and insulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3631,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[243],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-categories"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Dangers Of Mould To Your Health | Inspect My Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Mould in your home can be a danger to the health of your family. 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