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Steam Can Help Keep Your Home Mold Free

By Gary Jordan

Summer. Beaches. Sun. Allergies? Unfortunately, yes. It's been a wet spring, and then came the heat and humidity of summer, so mold and mildew are at their worst, in your carpet and in your tile grout.

If you have family members who are sensitive to molds, they will be affected by their presence in your home. One way to eradicate these irritants safely is with steam vapor. At 270 degrees, it kills mold, mildew, dust mites, and bacteria quickly and effectively. It's a completely green way to get rid of a potentially dangerous nuisance.

Mold and Its Dangerous Effect On Indoor Air Quality

Mold, also called mildew or fungus, is an organic substance that comes in a variety of species and colors and is often recognized by its musty smell. Studies have shown that exposure to indoor mold can induce respiratory illness in adults, and can cause early onset asthma and allergies in children. It has also been found to be one of the causes of Sick Building Syndrome.

Gary Jordan