{"id":143,"date":"2007-08-21T18:13:12","date_gmt":"2007-08-21T18:13:12","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2007-08-21T18:13:12","modified_gmt":"2007-08-21T18:13:12","slug":"mold-allergy-and-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.allergy-details.com\/mold-allergy-c\/mold-allergy-and-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Mold Allergy and Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

Generally speaking, books do not cause a mold allergy problem. As long as the books are dry that is.<\/p>\n

Water damage<\/strong> is likely to cause a mold problem, unless the books are promptly dried out. More often, a damp environment<\/strong> is the source of the problem.<\/p>\n

People frequently have problems with mold<\/a> when they store books in a damp basement<\/strong>. A damp basement is a major source of mold in homes, which is likely to drive your allergies<\/a> into overdrive.<\/p>\n

Even if you do not have an allergy<\/a>, you want to avoid mold damage to your books and exposure to toxic mold<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Avoiding Mold in Books<\/h2>\n
The best way to deal with this problem is not to have it! Here are some tips to avoid mold in books:<\/p>\n
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Do not store books in the basement, unless the basement is dry.<\/li>\n
Never place a cardbord box of books directly on a cement basement floor, no matter how dry the basement. Concrete wicks up moistuer and will likely cause damp books resulting in mold and mildew in the books.<\/li>\n
Use a dehumidifier to keep humidity low and mold in basement to a minimum.<\/li>\n
Line storage boxes with plastic (e.g. garbage bag) to keep out dampness. Take care that you do not make holes through the bags!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n
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