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As a tenant, home or business owner are you aware of the impact of mould on the health of your family, employees or customers? Your air conditioner is a potential breeding ground for mould and bacteria.
MOULD SPORES
Mould is a known aggressor to asthmatics and people with respiratory conditions.
In order to reproduce, mould produces tiny particles called spores. Spores are carried in the air and may cause health problems if inhaled by people who are sensitive or allergic to them. These include a running or blocked nose, irritation of the eyes and skin and sometimes wheezing. Occasionally, people may have more severe reactions. Very rarely, people may develop a mould infection, usually in the lungs. It is important to note that most people will not experience any health problems from coming in contact with mould.
MOULD INFECTION INSIDE HUMAN LUNG
People with asthma, allergies, or other breathing conditions may be more sensitive to mould. For people with asthma, inhaling mould spores may cause an asthma attack. People with weakened immune systems (such as people with HIV infection, cancer patients taking chemotherapy or people who have received an organ transplant) and with chronic lung diseases (such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema) are more at risk of mould infection particularly in their lungs.
More and more children are diagnosed with asthma every year and mould is major trigger for attacks. Check your home, medical centre, childcare centre and school have had their air conditioner cleaned by a professional. Don’t put your loved ones at risk.
Over summer, mould can build up inside your air conditioner, on the coils, filters and on the inside of the unit. As soon as you turn it on for heating in the winter, the spores are blown into the room. We highly recommend having your air conditioner cleaned every 6 months (the beginning of winter and the beginning of summer) for peace of mind, health and wellness.
Call HydroKleen today on 1300 608 318 or visit HydroKleen Sunshine Coast for all your aircon cleaning.