series of allergy shots to help reduce your sensitivity to mold.
What can you do to get rid of mold?
Even if you aren’t sensitive to mold, you don’t want it to take over your house. Not only is it unattractive, but it can start to smell if left unchecked.
If you happen to see a patch of mold growing in your bathroom or anywhere else in your house, you can quickly kill it with a dilute bleach solution or any other product that is specifically intended to treat mold or mildew.
There are also extra steps you can take to keep mold under control. Wash your bathroom once a month with a dilute bleach solution or another mold-killing cleaner, whether you see any mold or not.
Cut down moisture in the bathroom by turning on an exhaust fan and opening a window after a shower.
If you live in a humid climate, use an air conditioner or a dehumidifier to keep the humidity at no more than 50 percent.
A recent ACAAI report also suggests sealing all leaks to prevent water accumulation, using a sump pump in basements to avoid flooding; and using an exhaust fan to ventilate the kitchen while cooking.
To prevent mold from taking hold, your kitchen and bathroom should be well ventilated. If possible, get rid of carpets in your basement or bathrooms. If a carpet or upholstery gets soaked, have it removed or replaced immediately.
If you have a stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, shortness of breath, wheezing or other bothersome symptoms that persist, contact your healthcare provider.