Different Types of Mould That Grow at Your Home

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Hopefully, you never have to face this problem but, a little damp area and humid climate can give rise to a variety of mould which can have serious health effects if left untreated. If such a problem ever occurs to you, be sure to consult a professional cleaning agency to eradicate your home of mould and have a healthy lifestyle.

Here are the different types of mould that usually grow at your home:

Alternaria

Found indoors and outdoors, Alternaria is the most common type of mould. Alternaria thrives in damp and dimly lit areas like shower, sink or a dark outdoor area. Alternaria can give rise to health problems like asthma attacks and allergic reactions.

Aspergillus

Another commonly found, minimally dangerous mould is aspergillus. It has over 85 species occurring in different colours. Although it is an allergic mould, subject to the species and environment, this mould can pose serious health issues.

Aureobasidium

Aureobasidium mould thrives on wooden furniture, surfaces, painted walls and wallpapers as well as round windows and in caulk. A pink and black spot in any of these areas is an indication of  Aureobasidium mould. As it is commonly found, many people have known to develop allergic reactions because of it and can cause more severe reaction as opposed to any other moulds.

Chaetomium

A drywall that has experienced water damage is the perfect breeding ground for Chaetomium mould. Typically you can identify this kind of mould by a musty or old odour in your home.

Fusarium

Colder, wetter areas usually facilitate the growth of Fusarium mould. Fusarium mould prefers carpeted areas and similar fabrics as their home. Being a mould, it causes the standard allergic reactions in addition to chronic infections and inflammations.

Penicillium

Penicillium is a quick spreading mould normally found indoors inside insulations and in water damaged areas with furniture and carpets. Like every other mould, Penicillium too can cause homeowner some serious sinus infections and also allergic reactions.

Stachybotrys Chartarum

Stachybotrys Chartarum or black mould also goes by the name of Toxic Mould owing to the toxic compound it creates. This compound (mycotoxins) can cause breathing issues, asthma attacks and many more health problems. This mould is normally found in areas that stay damp most of the times like air conditioning pipes and ducts.

Serpula Lacrymans

A commonly found outdoors mould, Serpula Lacrymans can also be found growing indoors on wooden surfaces. This mould feeds solely on wooden surfaces causing dry rot within the wood, gradually ruining the furniture. It has a yellow appearance.

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May it be any type of mould, having it growing in your house can have serious respiratory issues to you and your family. And although some people seem immune to mould, children and elderly can have major problems. It's best to have a professional cleaning company do a mould test and get a thorough mould cleanup done. Contact Bio Cleanse Services on 0427 411 789 for mould remediation services.

Things you need to know about cleaning blood and other body fluids

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A tragedy involving death or major injury can be overwhelming for anyone of us. But it is very important to take necessary precautions without wasting another minute so as to avoid any dangers. Unfortunate events like crimes, accidents, murders, suicides involve expelling of blood and other body fluids that may carry pathogens that spread deadly diseases. Hence, it becomes imperative to get a cleanup done immediately by calling an expert biohazard cleaning company that will clean and restore the premises to an inhabitable state. If you're ever faced with a situation like this in your property, keep in mind the following points to ensure you and your loved ones are safe.

Blood/Biohazard stains should be dealt with caution

Be it big or small, all blood stains should be handled carefully due to exposure to dangerous pathogens and high risk of diseases and infection. When there's a blood splatter, some particles of the blood become airborne which could spread to a wide area beyond the actual stain. They could consist of pathogens that could put your health in danger. Hence, it is important to take right measures that safeguard you and your dear ones from health hazards.

Rely on professional clean-ups

Before you even start cleaning, you realise the blood has already seeped into your floorings, furniture, and other materials. Cleaning these is no ordinary task. It requires a biohazard expert to clean up the blood and decontaminate the area effectively. Based on the extent of damage, one might have to even part with their furniture, carpeting, etc. for safety reasons.

Keep in mind the blood could be infectious

One can never tell if the blood discharge is infectious or not, just by looking at it. Hence, your safest option is to keep away from it and get the services of a biohazard cleaning company. Even if you're familiar with the victim's health history, there's still a chance of the blood containing pathogens that you may not know of.

You need a biohazard cleaning expert, not a carpet cleaning professional

In situations described above, you need to bank on a biohazard cleaning professional, not on an expert who's offering only carpet cleaning services. Biohazard cleaners are equipped with the right solutions and machinery to clean up all the blood and body fluids and sanitise the area, keeping infections at bay. Whereas carpet cleaners use tools that may not be as effective to ensure deep and thorough cleaning.

If you're ever faced with an unfortunate event that involves blood spill and body fluids, rely on the services of a professional biohazard cleaning company. At Bio Cleanse Services, we take every aspect into consideration before commencing the cleaning process. Our cleaners work with passion and compassion to ensure we meet your expectations. Contact us on 0427411789 to know more.