How mould in your home is making your family sick

What mould actually does to your body

Mould spores are tiny enough to get deep into your airways. Once they're there, your immune system treats them like an intruder and reacts, which is where the symptoms come from.

• Blocked nose, sneezing and constant sinus pressure
• Coughing, wheezing and worsening asthma
• Itchy eyes, skin rashes and eczema flare-ups
• Headaches, tiredness and brain fog
• Recurring chest infections in bad cases

Who is most at risk

Children, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone with asthma, allergies or a weakened immune system react hardest. If a child in the house has developed a cough that won't shift over winter, mould in a bedroom or bathroom is worth ruling out.

The tell-tale sign it's your house

If symptoms ease off when you're away for a weekend and come straight back when you walk in the front door, the problem is almost always the building — not hay fever.

What to do about it

Bleach and a sponge only removes the stain on the surface. The mould root system stays behind and comes back within weeks. Proper treatment means containing the area, treating the mould correctly and providing expert advice on the likely source of the problem.

Give us a call on 0428 514 635 for a free quote. A qualified tech can be at your place the same day, and treatment can often start straight away.