DUCK TAPE: Mold is taking ovr the world!

March 12, 2008

Symptoms that mean you need to clean before it's too late and mold

fills your lungs

McGill Tribune - Montreal,Quebec,Canada*

Perle

Issue date: 3/11/08 Section: student living

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Are you in a perpetual state of sneezing and coughing during the

school year? You could be allergic to certain molds-much like many

people are allergic to dust. Aside from the fact that, for many of

us, cleaning our apartments regularly is quite the feat (especially

during midterm season), mold can grow in even the cleanest of places

if the air is moist and there is a lack of air circulation.

In order to effectively eliminate mold you should use vinegar-an

environmentally friendly product-to clean your bathroom. Pour or

spray it in places that mold grows most easily. For example,

underneath faucets, shower curtains, tiles etc. You can even clean

your entire floor with the stuff.

Believe it or not, there is likely just as much mold in the kitchen

as in the bathroom (just think about all those food remnants around

and those dark, moist cupboards). Again, vinegar is your friend. And

don't forget to clean off your dish-dry rack regularly, as well as

your cutting boards.

If it's humid out (this applies more for the summer), use an air

conditioner to prevent mold growth. If it's cold outside, a

dehumidifier should do the trick. Turn down the heat in the

bathroom/kitchen/laundry room when you're not using them. Avoid

using space heaters in these rooms as they tend to increase humidity

anyway.

Getting mold off of your carpets is difficult. One trick is to pour

baking soda on it, let it sit for an hour or so, then vacuum it up.

There are also natural alternatives to chemical cleaners that you

can purchase that will still effectively get rid of mildew and mold.

Look for brands like Seventh Generation, Ecover and attitude, that

use plant-based, biodegradable, environmentally friendly products.

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