In the year 2020, a two-year-old child died in England. The reason was that due to dampness in the house, fungi and algae had grown. The bacteria produced in the algae reached the child's body through the air and caused his death.
It seems very strange that moisture, fungus and algae can also cause death. But this is true. Algae, moisture and fungi that accumulate in the walls, wooden doors, furniture, corners of the bathroom in our homes can cause many deadly diseases. According to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, more than 5 crore people in India are facing fungal diseases.
Moisture in the house, fungi etc. also play a major role in spreading these diseases.
So, today In work news We will talk about what kind of health problems can be caused by algae or fungus? You will also know that-
- Which parts of the house are most prone to moisture or mold?
- How to get rid of the problem of moisture and algae?
Expert: Arbaaz Khan, Civil Engineer, Prime Associates (Indore)
Q- What kind of health problems can be caused by moisture or fungus?
Answer- Microorganisms or bacteria start to grow due to moisture, algae or fungus in the house. These are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye.
It can cause sinus problems such as a runny nose, sneezing or itching. Apart from this, the risk of developing asthma or respiratory problems also increases.
Understand the types of serious diseases that fungi or algae can cause from the graphic below.
Q- What can be the cause of moss or fungus growing in the house?
Answer: The white cottony coating that forms on the walls of the house due to moisture is fungus. There can be many reasons for this. such as-
- Moisture in the soil around the walls
- A water source adjacent to the wall
- Lack of proper ventilation system in the house
- Lack of proper water drainage on the roof
- Do not use good quality cement or brick while building a house
- Leakage in water tank or pipe
From the graphic below, understand which parts of the house have more algae or fungus
Question- How to clean the fungus in the house?
Answer- Understand the following tips on how to clean fungus and what precautions should be taken while doing so-
- Do not allow moss to accumulate or fungus to grow anywhere in the home.
- If there is fungus somewhere, do not clean it with a broom. In such a situation, the germs growing in it will fly into the air and then it can enter the body through breathing.
- Clean the fungus with a cloth dipped in phenyl or vinegar. Then don't try to wash the garment and reuse it. Throw it away.
- Some mold remover cleaners and bleaches are also available in the market. That liquid can also be used to clean up fungus.
- It is important to cover the nose and mouth with a cloth while cleaning the fungus that has accumulated anywhere in the house. Also, eye protection is important. Do not clean the fungus with open eyes and nose.
- Don't let algae build up on the walls or bathroom floor. Where even a small amount of algae has accumulated, clean the area immediately with a strong liquid cleaner.
- Keep bathroom floors dry to prevent mold and mildew build-up.
- Do not keep any clothes wet or soaked in water for long periods of time. If any clothing has accumulated algae for this reason, do not attempt to wash it. Throw away that cloth.
- If there is a lot of fungus in the house, get its pests under control
Question- What can be done to protect the house from moisture or moss?
Answer: It is normal to have moisture around the walls, ceiling or windows and doors of the house. Due to prolonged dampness, fungi or algae begin to grow, which causes diseases. Therefore, it is very important to take special care from the construction of the house to its maintenance. You can take the help of water protection to protect the house from dampness. Wetting can be prevented with water conservation chemicals.
Nowadays the quality of construction has also improved a lot. Now such technology is available in the market, through which waterproofing of the house can be done easily.
Apart from this you can also adopt these tips given in the graphic below.
Question- What things should be taken care of to protect the house from moisture?
Answer- The algae or fungi that spoil the walls not only affect the beauty of the house but also have a bad effect on the health of the people. To protect the house from moisture, it is most important not to allow water leakage anywhere and not to allow water to accumulate anywhere on or near the roof of the house.
You can make your home damp-free with the help of the remedies given in the graphic below.
Q- How to protect wooden furniture from fungus and algae?
Answer: Along with the walls and ceiling of the house, wooden furniture also needs special care. A little carelessness can cause moisture or dampness in wooden furniture. This causes fungus to grow in the wood and then many diseases.
Understand from the graphic below how you can protect wooden furniture during monsoons.
Image Credit: (Divya-Bhaskar): Images/graphics belong to (Divya-Bhaskar).
