Why Dead Mould is Still Dangerous

For many, simply cleaning away mould is enough, as long as it cannot be seen, all is good. Well I am afraid not.

We even see cleaning companies offering this as a service now and of course many treads on social media full of well meant advice, but totally incorrect and dangerous. Mould is complex with over 100,000 species already identified, some are beneficial moulds like Penicillium but most are harmful of which is a vast diversity. Experts estimate hundreds of thousands of mould species exist, making visual identification difficult and professional help is necessary for safety. Here are twelve common types.

• Allergens: Dead mould fragments and spores are still allergenic and can trigger reactions in individuals. Inhaling or touching these remains can cause symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, eye irritation, coughing, and asthma attacks.

• Mycotoxins: Many moulds produce toxic compounds called mycotoxins. These toxins are present on the mould spores and fragments and can remain potent and harmful even after the mould organism itself has died. Exposure to mycotoxins can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact and has been linked to various health issues, though extreme poisoning from indoor air is rare in normal scenarios.

• Physical Fragments: When mould dies or dries out, breaking into tiny, lightweight fragments that become airborne easily. These minute particles can bypass the body's natural filtration systems more easily than intact spores, potentially reaching deep into the lungs. 

Importance of Removal

Simply killing the mould (e.g., with bleach or other off-self products) is not enough; it must be professionally removed to mitigate health risks. 

• BMT / pureAzone use electronic sterilisation which byway of an accelerator that disrupt microbial DNA, therefore effectively killing pathogens that are airborne or embedded in fabrics. High heat pads reaching over 100c are used for solid objects to kill fungi roots. After which a complete air exchange with high powered commercial units to remove any airborne of surface fragments.

Mould is dangerous, treat it with respect