9 minutes agoAuthor: Sandeep Singh
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Year In 2020, a two-year-old child died in England. The reason was the accumulation of fungus and moss in the house due to dampness. The bacteria produced in the moss reached the child’s body through air and caused his death.
It sounds very strange that dampness, fungus and moss can also be the cause of death. But this is true. The moss, dampness and fungus accumulated in the walls, wooden doors, furniture, corners of the bathroom in our homes can cause many fatal diseases. According to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, more than 5 crore people in India are suffering from fungal diseases.
Dampness in the house, fungus etc. also play a big role in spreading these diseases.
so today news of need I will talk about what kind of health problems can be caused by moss or fungus? Along with this, we will also know that-
- Which parts of the house are most at risk of dampness or moss?
- How can we get rid of the problem of dampness and moss?
Expert: Arbaaz Khan, Civil Engineer, Prime Associates (Indore)
Question: What kind of health problems can occur due to dampness or fungus?
answer- Microorganisms or bacteria start growing due to dampness, moss or fungus in the house. These are so small that they are not visible to the eyes.
This can cause problems like rhinitis i.e. running nose, sneezing or itching. Apart from this, it also increases the risk of asthma or breathing problems.
Understand from the graphic given below what kind of serious diseases can be caused by fungus or moss.
Question: What could be the reasons for moss or fungus growing in the house?
answer- The white cotton-like layer that forms on the walls of the house due to dampness is fungus. There can be many reasons for this. Such as-
- Dampness in the ground around the walls.
- The water source being adjacent to a wall.
- Lack of proper ventilation in the house.
- Lack of proper drainage of water on the roof.
- Not using good quality cement or bricks while constructing a house.
- Leakage in water tank or pipe.
Understand from the graphic given below which parts of the house are more prone to moss or fungus.
Question: How to clean the fungus accumulated in the house?
answer- Understand how to clean mold and what precautions should be taken while doing so in the pointers given below-
- Do not allow moss to accumulate or fungus to grow anywhere in the house.
- If there is fungus somewhere, do not clean it by sweeping it with a broom. In such a case, the germs growing in it will fly into the air and then they can enter the body through breathing.
- Dip a cloth in phenyl or vinegar and clean the fungus with it. Then do not try to wash and use that cloth again. Throw it away.
- Some mold remover cleaners and bleach are also available in the market. You can also use that liquid to clean the mold.
- While cleaning the fungus accumulated anywhere in the house, it is necessary to cover the nose and mouth with a cloth. It is also important to protect the eyes. Do not clean the fungus with open eyes and nose.
- Do not allow moss to accumulate on the walls or floor of the bathroom. Wherever there is even a little moss accumulation, clean that place immediately with a strong cleaning liquid.
- Keep the bathroom floor dry so that moss and fungus do not accumulate.
- Do not let any cloth remain wet or soaked in water for a long time. If due to this reason moss has accumulated in any cloth, do not try to clean it by washing it. Throw away that cloth.
- If there is a lot of fungus in the house then get pest control done for the entire house.
Question: What can be done to protect the house from dampness or moss?
answer- It is common to have dampness or moisture around the walls, ceilings or windows and doors of houses. Due to dampness for a long time, fungus or moss starts growing, which causes diseases. Therefore, it is very important that special care is taken from the construction of the house to its maintenance. To protect the house from dampness, you can take the help of water protection. Dampness can be prevented with water protection chemicals.
Nowadays the quality of construction has also improved a lot. Now such technology is available in the market, with the help of which water proofing of the house can be done easily.
Apart from this, you can also adopt the tips given in the graphic below.
Question: What things should be kept in mind to protect the house from dampness?
answer- Moss or fungus that spoils the walls not only affects the beauty of the house but also has a bad effect on the health of the people.
To protect the house from dampness, it is most important that there is no leakage of water anywhere. Do not let water accumulate on the roof of the house or anywhere around it.
With the help of the measures given in the graphic below, you can make your house damp free.
Question: How can we protect wooden furniture from fungus and moss?
answer- Along with the walls and ceilings of the house, wooden furniture also needs special care. Even a little carelessness can cause moisture or dampness in wooden furniture. This can cause fungus in the wood and then cause many diseases.
Understand from the graphic given below how to keep wooden furniture safe during monsoon.
