Health Tips (02/2023): Prevent and Get Rid of Mold at Home
健康小貼士 (02/2023): 預防和去除家中的霉菌
親愛的同事及同學們：
春天已到，大地回暖。霉菌常在家中濕潤或潮濕的地方生長，接觸霉菌還會引起過敏反應或引發哮喘發作。
如何防止霉菌滋生：
1) 弄乾潮濕的地方；
2)使用除濕器去除空氣中的水分；
3) 如果浴室沒有排氣扇，淋浴後應打開窗戶通風；
4)烹調時打開廚房的窗戶。
如何去除家中的霉菌：
1) 用水和肥皂或清潔劑清潔牆壁或其他堅硬表面上的霉菌；
2) 清理時戴上防水手套；
3) 保持清潔後的區域乾燥；
4) 扔掉用於清理霉菌的海綿或抹布；
5) 扔掉發霉的天花板物料、地毯和其他吸水性材料。
最後，霉菌對室內空氣質量影響很大，所以我們要控制它的生長和室內濕度。
資料來源: Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Department of Housing Preservation & Development, NYC
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/epi/prevent-and-get-rid-of-mold-sc.pdf
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安健及環境事務辦公室
Dear colleagues and students,
It’s Spring now, and mold can easily grow in wet or damp areas at home. Exposure to mold can cause allergic reactions or may trigger asthma attacks.
How to prevent mold from growing:
1) Dry out damp areas;
2) Use a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air;
3) If your bathroom does not have an exhaust fan, open a window after showering;
4) Open a window in your kitchen while cooking.
How to get rid of mold at home:
1) Use water and soap or detergent to clean the mold on walls or other hard surfaces;
2) Wear waterproof gloves while cleaning ;
3) Dry the cleaned area completely;
4) Throw away any sponges or rags used to clean mold;
5) Throw away moldy ceiling tiles, carpets and other absorbent materials.
Finally, mold can have a big impact on indoor air quality, so we have to control its growth and indoor moisture.
Source: Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Department of Housing Preservation & Development, NYC
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/epi/prevent-and-get-rid-of-mold.pdf
If you would like to read more health tips, please visit the website of Office of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs https://hseo.um.edu.mo/health-tips/
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