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Mold Matters: Health, Prevention and Remediation, Part 3
In the final part of this series, we explore how to tackle mold when it is discovered and how to prevent it from making a comeback.
In the modern home, it's surprising how many toxins can exist, brought in from outdoors or swirling in the ether from household activities, furnishings and appliances, or condensation and mold, with nowhere to go but to build-up and pollute the air you breathe. As such, ensuring that a house has a healthy airflow and is as toxin-free as possible is paramount. Proper ventilation is key, with a mix of mechanical ventilation systems with high quality particle filters and natural ventilation both playing important roles dependent on the environmental factors inside and outside the home. Air purifiers, air cleaners and certain plants can also help.
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In the final part of this series, we explore how to tackle mold when it is discovered and how to prevent it from making a comeback.
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Part Two of this series covers the measures you can take to prevent mold from taking hold in the home.
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In Part One of this series, we explore the impacts of mold, some common types to look out for and its effects on health.
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The renewal of seasons offers the perfect opportunity to deep clean our living spaces; to eliminate the dirt and debris we can see but, even more importantly, the invisible pollutants we can't.
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The leading environmental health scientist sits down with WLLW to discuss children’s health, the perils of climate change, and how to secure a healthy future for the next generation.
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Being surrounded by greenery does wonders for our physical and mental health – certain species can even purify the air in our homes. Here are eight of the most effective.
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The COVID-19 pandemic made many of us reconsider the quality of the air we breathe. National Clean Air month felt like a good time to take stock of the indoor air we’re breathing.
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WLLW looks at the best air purifiers on the market, to improve your indoor air quality at home.