MOLD ALLERGIES
Molds are found all year round, but peak in spring and fall. They are found in damp places, such as:
Outdoors:- Leaves
- Gardens
- Grass
- Soil
- Rotting wood
- Basement
- Bathroom
- Kitchen/food storage areas
- Attics
- Refrigerators
- Garbage
- Carpets
- Upholstery
- Low humidity: <50% (approximately 40% is optimal)
- No carpeting
- Good ventilation (is. use fan in bathroom, kitchen)
- If available, you can use HRV (heat recovery ventilation)
- Limit plants in the home, avoid having plants in bedrooms
- For washable surfaces - wash with household detergent (ie Mr. Clean) and dry thoroughly
*** Created by Dr. Ellie Tsai MD, FRCPC Kingston Allergy and Asthma 613-546-6673***