Mold remediation for tics - has this worked for anyone?

[Conanjaguar]

@Deb22 

My tics do not subside when mold is eliminated; rather, they get worse. I wonder if it could be because of our mold cleaner that we use?

 

 

[Atex]

You may not really be eliminating the mold and are adding a touch of fungicides that maybe you're reacting to.

[Conanjaguar]

On 8/2/2022 at 9:44 PM, Atex said:

You may not really be eliminating the mold and are adding a touch of fungicides that maybe you're reacting to.

That is something I have considered. Maybe I should just clean mold with soap and water?

[Chemar]

Conanjaguar - are your referring to mold or mildew?

Mold is dangerous to health in general, and usually something that needs specialized cleaning, especially as the spores can be hazardous. Especially black mold needs professional treatment.

 

Mildew is what is most commonly found. There are cleaners for that, usually include chlorine bleach, which has been found to be triggering for tics in some people. We have successfully used hydrogen peroxide to clean the mildew that tries to grow in moist areas like bathrooms etc. White vinegar also eradicates mildew. Neither of those cleaners seemed to be triggering for my son

[Atex]

On 8/5/2022 at 7:49 AM, Chemar said:

Conanjaguar - are your referring to mold or mildew?

Mold is dangerous to health in general, and usually something that needs specialized cleaning, especially as the spores can be hazardous. Especially black mold needs professional treatment.

 

Mildew is what is most commonly found. There are cleaners for that, usually include chlorine bleach, which has been found to be triggering for tics in some people. We have successfully used hydrogen peroxide to clean the mildew that tries to grow in moist areas like bathrooms etc. White vinegar also eradicates mildew. Neither of those cleaners seemed to be triggering for my son

As a building scientist, I notice a huge misconception about the public's perception of mold.  Most always focus on extreme cases of "black mold" where the person has been living in a major cesspool of spores, but the vast majority of cases I see are marginal situations that simply deserve a simple cleaning and an adjustment to interior air humidity control.  

Moreover, it really surprises me when I see someone super concerned about a small amplified area of spores on a window pane condensation, but are not concerned about a whole host of more troubling IAQ problems such as: burning 10 scented candles, pumping febreeze into the air constantly, scented cleaners, radon, high voc paints, wet dogs on carpets...etc.  The list goes on.