Does Infrared Kill Mould? How Infrared Heaters Create a Cleaner, Healthier Environment
Mould is a frequent problem in commercial and domestic buildings. The spread of mould creates serious health risks and could cause significant damage to your property.
Traditional methods of mould prevention and removal are expensive and often fall short. This might leave you worried about the health and the safety of their property.
But there’s good news.
Infrared heaters offer a powerful, eco-friendly solution to what can be a dangerous problem.
In this article, we will explore how infrared heaters can reduce and prevent mould, providing a healthier environment to live and work in.
The Health Risks of Mould
Mould isn’t just ugly. It can lead to various health problems, especially for those with respiratory conditions.
Breathing in mould spores can cause;
- Chest infections
- Allergic reactions, and
- Even more severe respiratory illnesses.
So, preventing mould growth is crucial for maintaining a healthy home environment.
How Infrared Heaters Reduce and Prevent Mould
Infrared heaters are an innovative solution for tackling mould issues in your home. They can reduce and prevent mould by:
1. Drying Out Surfaces
Mould thrives in damp, poorly ventilated areas. Infrared heaters emit rays directly onto walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. This warms and dries out their surfaces, making it impossible for mould to grow.
2. Maintaining Consistent Warmth
Traditional convection-based heating systems work by heating air which circulates around your home. This often leaves cold spots which become damp with condensation. The perfect environment for mould to spore.
Infrared heat provides almost instant, consistent warmth on the surfaces their rays touch. This consistency is key in preventing cold spots, condensation, and as a result, mould. Condensation often forms in cooler, poorly ventilated corners of rooms.
Infrared Heaters are Effective in High-Humidity Areas
In high-humidity areas like bathrooms and kitchens, mould can be particularly problematic. Infrared heaters are effective in these environments.
This makes them an ideal solution for preventing mould in areas prone to dampness.
Use Infrared Heaters for the Long-Term Prevention of Mould
The long-term use of far infrared heaters provides ongoing protection against mould.
This helps avoid the recurring costs and health risks associated with mould removal and damage repair.
Case Study: How Our Infrared Heaters Killed Mould and Saved £30,000 in Building Costs in a Flood-Damaged Home
Here is an extreme example of the power of infrared heat to remove moisture and mould.
We provided 6 x 600-watt infrared panels to a homeowner whose property was devastated by a mains water flood.
A pipe burst and water had built up right across the ceilings in the bungalow. The pressure built up to such an extent that all ceilings collapsed into the property.
When we arrived to look at the property, there was still an inch of water throughout the ground floor!
Over the next 10 weeks, our infrared heaters;
- Dried the property out
- Evaporated thousands of gallons of litres of water, and
- Stopped the mould from spreading
The only moisture we found that hadn’t evaporated was in a central area of the ceiling. This was because the far infrared rays had not reached this part of the property. The insulation and boarding in this area were just replaced.
Overall, this saved the property owner over £30,000 in building costs to repair the damage.
Additional Benefits: Cost Savings and Eco-Friendliness
Infrared heaters do not only help to reduce and prevent mould. They offer cost savings and eco-friendly benefits. They are energy-efficient, leading to lower heating bills.
Their long lifespan and reduced energy consumption also make them an environmentally friendly heating solution.
Conclusion: A Healthier, Mould-Free Environment
Infrared heaters provide an effective and sustainable reduce and prevent mould. By keeping surfaces warm and dry, they create an environment where mould cannot thrive.
This not only protects your health but also preserves the integrity of your home. For homeowners, property developers, and businesses looking to maintain a mould-free environment, infrared heaters are excellent.
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