Is Mould In Our Homes Killing Us? | Talking Point | Full Episode
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2022
- Mould can grow on everywhere and anything. And in warm and humid Singapore, it’s a real pesky problem in our homes. But is it just unsightly? Or does it have an impact on our health too? Steven Chia goes into homes and uncovers some shocking truths behind the spread of mould around us.
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What I don't get is when I bring this up to my doctors they act like mold is not an issue and don't know how to test me for mold toxicity. The same with parasites. What is wrong with American doctors not being educated enough to see the environmental issue's that cause health problems?
True. There’s a specialty of doctors who know more about mold; there are also blood tests that can show if mold/toxins are affecting your health. (I believe those kinds of blood tests are only performed by those specialist doctors).
@@_BreakdownEven a Urine test-
It's the way the system is if they were taught these things and helped us cure them in any way there would be less money coming in for the pharmaceutical industry there is no money in healthy people and no money in dead people they are aiming for their sweet spot ...sick and thinking meds will help!!
i was told Zi could get a referral to an allergist
@@lydiaahubbell8545careful, some allergists just want to give you shots every week.
I ended up with heart failure of unexplained origin at 50 y.o . My house was full of black spot mould.
My irresponsible landlord and real estate did not bother to do anything about it. Just blaming me as a bad tenant. Even though the moisture and style of and age of the property and neglect by the owner was the culprit. I'm happy to say I moved into a beautiful new well ventilated apartment. From 🤢 to 🤗.
My health has improved tremendously
You should have bought a dehumidifier or set your air conditioner to dry mode. You could also buy desiccants.
Why blame others when you can solve it yourself and take charge?
Exactly. Myocarditis can develop.
Nice ^^
So your heart is healthy now?
@@Altamirana713 Add UVC germicidal lamps to the mould kill list.
I am suffering from toxic mold exposure after my pipes burst upstairs when my utility company AEP had a damaged a transformer during record cold. At the time, it cost over $1,000 to repair and pay water bill. 3 years later ceiling collapsed from this damage - now I know why I have had constant headaches, allergies, skin issues and exhaustion. I will be hiring a contractor this week - electric company suggested I go to churches to get help after I pointed out that they took 36 hours in below freezing weather to repair - after assurances it would only take 2 hours. Monopolies on energy in America such a good idea - not!
Please check and clean behind, under, and around the refrigerator area too because it is a constant source of mold toxins in your home. It get so nasty back there yet people don’t clean it because they can’t see it and it is constantly blowing filth into your air. I had to tip my fridge over to actually be able to clean all the parts. Some places you just can’t get too so a strong stream on a spray bottle will knock the junk out of the little crack and crevices.
It was a lot of work but at least it isn’t polluting my environment anymore.
What was the cost
Omg, me too.. We bought a 32 yr old house 2 years and the whole time hot water pip has a hole in it and our wooded floors grew mold in 2 bedrooms.. Had to replace wooden floors.. Mold SUCKS
this is probably what is causing my asthma...I've never been asthmatic before, but then when our house got these moulds, even though how much I fight it, I can no longer breath easy...
wifi multiplies them too
It’s the number one reason in the USA why 3/4ths children are misdiagnosed with asthma. I wonder how bad it is where you live.
So do I, I was not asthmatic and now in the new apartment I'm living, I just discover lots of humidity in the ceiling and some walls and mold behind paint. (between paint and wall plaster)
Me too
Even new apartments nowadays have mold growing on the walls, roofs, etc. The culprit is usually poor and cheap water piping, which leaks to the concrete and timber walls/roofs.
What are you talking about “the culprit is usually poor and cheap water piping”? Not sure about where you’re from, but I am a plumber in the U.S and can tell you all water piping used residentially and commercially are all tested and approved and are absolutely not the primary source of mold infestation. Maybe a shitty plumber put them in and didn’t solder or seal the joints properly, but water pipes installed properly can go 50+ years before you’ll see so much as a leak.
My house was made in the 1950s and we live by a river. 😭 The windows are always damp in the morning and it leaks down into the walls. We have a dehumidifier but now it has mold growing in it... Ugh the struggle...
I've been able to keep mine at bay with hydrogen peroxide you spray the windows they get sweaty and drip the peroxide down into the wall
You need a air purifier along with dehumidifier..... and yes, the struggle is even more real when you have damage to all vital organs and it worked in a visibly wet urgent care which made us all get severe covaids in march 2020. So going from the workplace, then the masks on top of it. I'm off a lake on a mountain in the woods and I love it. Only thing, dark in the summer due to trees, but, more oxygen in the summer ...due to trees ;)
Same here ... my house w
as built in 1958 ... I also live right next to a river .
I feel you! Trust me im smelling the must all throughout my home as the weather turns warm.... Just fml. I teel my Mom we need to move we flood every year it stinks for summer months. I know im a bit effected but yet im called the crazy one cause.all Imthink aboit is.mold.and.weather says my Mom. She has the money so nothing I can do. She also has COPD and my father died of Dementia in 2020 I know its the mold. I guess im stuck here
I watch so much CNA because of Steven's contents. They are always insightful and helpful.
If u have wet windows every morning you will have mould.
1.Wipe windows every day
2.Open windows every day even if you are cold
3.Use white vinegar to clean
Keep doors closed if you use dryer (open window of course)
Lids on cooking
Shorter cooler showers & ventilate
OMG ! Queensland Australia, we are absolutely plagued by mould at the moment, almost impossible to buy anti mould products except vinegar and bleach.!
qld Brisbane here and this weather has turned my house into a mould factory.
There’s no product in the market today that can be applied on the surface of inanimate objects that can prevent mold from growing for good. If anyone can come up with such a product, the person would become a billionaire. Such products can be applied to new homes during construction, new cars at the assembly lines, new furnitures at the factories, new clothing at the factories, etc…
Miss out one very common household equipment where mold is commonly found, air conditioner. For most air conditioner, moisture tends to form in the blower and cooling fins after switching off the air con during the day. The dark and moist blower creates a conducive environment for mold to grow. This is why it is best to clean the air con regularly.
Oh this is such a good point
One thing you can do is to switch the aircon to dry mode for 10-15 minutes before you switch off the aircon in the morning. This lowers the chance of moisture condensing. Also try to let the room come up to temperature before leaving the doors open, if not the warmer moist air from the outside would condense in the room.
@@JonathanLimWeeLeng Only Daikin has this dry mode. Not other brand. Best alternative is to make sure the room is well ventilated.
I learned this the hard way when traveling for work and staying in a hotel in a hot, humid climate in southern US. Second night in this hotel, my lungs started to rapidly fill with fluid and I couldn’t breathe. Drove to emergency room. Diagnosis was Legionnaires Disease. Doctor asked if I had been sleeping near an air-conditioner. Yep. The A/C unit was blowing directly into my face while in bed.
By the way, I was staying in a reputable hotel which is part of a major chain/brand aimed at business travelers.
Doctor informed me about how A/C units and vents often will become contaminated with mold and mildew. He suggested to always clean A/C units and vents when traveling with a disinfectant spray. I always do now.
Took me three weeks to recover. First time I thought I might actually die. Mold is bad news.
@@davidargon6623 Glad to hear that you have recovered. Mold can have a musty smell especially if you are inside a room that was just turned on. If you feel unsafe, I think the best strategy is to request for a new room.
This video was very informative, thank you!
Some great information thank you!
Another informative relevant episode! Thank you.
A very informative and beneficial episode. Thank you for doing this.
This is super important in Singapore. I was sick for 3 years every single month tonsillitis and then high fever. Doctor said it was normal to get sick every month even though I’m only 22 years old. Thankfully I found out my walls was not black dirt but it was black mold and cleared it. Even now I still see mold growing on the walls every now and then.
So open your windows!!
My immune system has been weaken now. Even eating a chocolate or fried food can make me fall sick easily even after so many years
You just described the symptoms that I've been having for years. Now I know it's caused by mould..
@@vvl3393 use bleach to remove. But use it carefully.
@@SprinkleofWilly wait samr what did u do about it then
Remember to clean under and behind your refrigerator too because it’s a huge source of toxic mold in our homes. It’s literally a mold and bacteria festering ground!
Awesome episode, Talking Point guys! This is the stuff I love about international programming.
I did not expect to learn so much from this program and many I can apply to daily life. Well done and thumbs up to all involved.
should do one series on house plants , does excessive house plant in the house improve air quality ?
The answer is no. We are living in a concrete jungle.
Unless the whole surroundings from inside out of a HDB is full of plants. This includes corridors, rooftop and void decks. You just need to imagine living in a jungle. Hahahaha.....
I have plants in my room too and I it could be one of the cause of mold growth because of the moisture from the soil and soil does also contain molds. I’ve since moved all my plants outside of my room.
Dehumidifier and regular AC do keep them away. Also, avoid drying clothes inside your house and fix water leaks.
20:12 that's awesome it looks like the mess i found on a paper towel this morning.
Unwritten rule from my country you don't stay in the ground floor if you can avoid it, but loved the topic l will incorporate the methods mentioned if l see mould in my house
This is Great Program/video for all people want to know and Learn 👍👍
You forgot to mention decluttering homes
Bleach and vinegar mixing causes explosion. Thanks for the info I’ll be at my local Walmart very soon
Instructions
1) Bleach
2) Vinegar because of acidity because of low pH.
3)Mixed acid and hypochlorite might create explosion 💥
4) UV light destroys DNA of bacteria , microorganisms effective but depends on size .
5 )Air filter depends on what it can do
conclusion change your living habits, air is dry , clean off mould growth
6) Veggies avoid buying any that has damage .
7) Dried bay leaves careful lots of mould I guessed be cautious our dried herbs careful .
Mouldy food comes from good amount of bacteria
Bread just throw .
Moulds can cause persistent allergies and prolong exposure is dangerous
See patch of it clean it immediately and we’ll ventilated area.
Wash be thorough for food consumption.
Bleach just pissed off mold. Check out the channel Exposing Mold
@@oraliebordeaux2964 exactly the bleach will make the mold come back and kill you off
Nooooooooo Bleach is AWFUL! Does not kill it. Peroxide does - any oxygen :)
Don’t now use bleach! Makes it worse!
@@oraliebordeaux2964truth bleach doesn't help ..
Thank youuuuuu
Subscribed.
My entire bedroom is covered in mould, And I had severe heart problems after dealing with it for three years.. Landlord won't fix, And nobody helps.. I try moving out and they say "work with landlord to move out"..
My heart .. has so many issues now that I never experienced in my life, And I had a heart attack in September which took two months to recover, and I just recovered today from another illness that took me a month to recover.
I'm in my 20's so this shouldn't be happening to me.
U must get it in writing that they admit to mold. I it health issues r documented. Thu have A DUTY OF CARE. Go to the tenancy bureau and report them.
turn away from being a witch
What state do u live in? Can you sue, stop paying rent, repair and deduct?
We have black mold in our apartment due to faulty water heater. The office will not help at all and but want to charge 1000 for rent foh 😢😢😢 and moving is not an option 😢 guess I have to figure out something
This was so concise and well done
Love this talking point
This world many people Born from poor family have no choice
Very good tv show
when they show the lady mold thats in unexpected places, and the first thing she does is put her fingers on her lips and keeps touching her face ;/
Dehumidifiers help a lot, but make sure you get capable ones. Investing in hepa air filters with a good cfm can also really help, especially if you pair them together. Ozone is great too but make sure you let the affected areas stay saturated for a while and ventilate the areas after. You should be away from your house during the process asking with pets
Something as simple as opening your windows every day can help keep mould at bay!
So mold can effect people with allergies or a suppressed immune system. Thankfully I have none of those problems myself so I feel relived about that even though this video scared me to check for mold more often and take appropriate action like using a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water and spray it on the mold and leave it or wipe it off and also air my apartment daily for about 20 minutes or longer when the outside humidity is low.
I had an absolutely perfect immune system. No allergies. Barely got sick once a year. Heathly diet and ran regularly. 29 yeaes old. Moved into a moldy rental house and one week later I am hospitalized for anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock. My family, including my parents, sisters, husband, and grandparents are completely dumbfounded. For the next three months I suffer from panic attacks, headaches, hot flashes, diarreah, acid reflux, chest pain, muscle pain, insomnia, and chronic anxiety, not sure of what nearly killed me and wary of doing or eating anything. I lose 20 lbs. I am too scared to exercise. I go to three doctors. Nobody could figure out what was wrong with me. 3 months of medical tests come back clean. Apparently i am in perfect health. Immunologist says it appears to be Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), but tests came back negative and cant explain my other symptoms. I figure it out myself and on a whim hire a mold inspector. It was two types of toxic mold in both bathrooms of my home. He confirmed my symptoms were consistent with mold toxicity. Mold toxicity can activate MCAS and wreck havoc on your mast cells, which triggered anaphylaxis. No one is safe from mold toxicity.
@@fabiola4098same… took me so long to realise my room had mold and suddenly everything clicked. It wasnt even toxic black mold, it was aspergillus mold (common household mold) but in very high concentrations due to poor ventilation and high humidity. We moved but i brought my contaminated belongings with me, currently kept all of my belongings upstairs and only using the downstairs area. Bought some concrobium and a hepa vacuum to disinfect my stuff, however worried about starting the disinfection process because im not a professional and im scared of cross contaminating😢
I personnly recommend a dehumidifier that you can set the humidity level e.g below 50. Compare to the box of dehumidifier that brought from supermarket is much cheaper in long term.
0:00 - intro, inspecting mould in 4 homes
2:07 - home 1
2:38 - home 2
4:03 - home 3
5:15 - home 4
5:56 - 4 homes summary, wondering are certain types of homes more prone to having mould ? conditions where mould thrives ?
7:27 - testing for mould existence, mould are everywhere
9:33 - how big a health problem is all this mould ??
12:58 - testing for mould in food
14:16 - waiting for test results, looking at products to get rid of mould
18:13 - food test results
22:10 - actions to stop mould
This is really something. We, as Cook Show Hosts and TH-camrs, must be aware of this video. Love it. Thank you. My vibe.
where can you buy ultraviolet light?
Living in SG is so fun... Mozzies, mould and forever price increases
HK is the same, but I bet our inflation is higher than yours. No, we're not proud of that.
@@orangeblue3531 HK has China... SG has PAP.
Ultra white light is mentioned, and I think he mentioned ultraviolet lights. What are the best type of lights to get to see mold, and where to get the lights?
Just curious.. how do labs clean up or get rid of all of the stuffs after the experiments?
Bleach and discard as biohazard waste
@@sherrietai👍 . How those are handled again at waste management centers? 😁
It depends what instruments they used. Some items like glass/ceramic/metal can just be put in a machine to sterilize them (for example at very high heat) which kills any bacteria.
@@sherrietai bleach doesn't kill it
Most get burned@@kitokid86400
I am so kimchi and sourkraut about mould... I will go tempeh over this tonight
“Do you think you have mould in your house?” as black lines encircle his ceiling. “Ahh? I hate to tell you,” said the elder statesman called mould, “We have been here a longggg time.” ☠️☠️☠️
I have been having persistent stomach issues after moving to a diff apartment which is ground floor. Seems like I have the culprit. But I don't understand how to resolve this :(
Nerissa Anne: Move to a different place.
MRT East west line super mouldy
Eating mouldy food and got sick after, why is that the case? What kind of question is that?! 🤦♂
Same
Are some people immune from mold spore effects? If one had ancestors in humid environments with old buildings(London)?
PSA: Dehumidifiers don't kill mold. That is a common myth.
Will using a dehumidifier help? Please do an episode on dehumidifier. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Won't do a thing for the source/root of the mold. Need air purifier. Also propolis is good
It cant kill or remove mold, but it can be used for prevention
That’s it. I’m scrubbing tomorrow.
I have never seen mold growing on anything you can wipe off. He also didn’t answer us. Is mold killing us???
This is just contributing to my anxiety. The world is toxic. I'm gonna learn to just not think about what's slowly killing me. We all die at one point anyway. 😭
You can't really think like that -- it's basically enabling the problem to grow even worse!
It’s true. There is hardly anything that is not contaminated or toxic or carcinogenic now. The best to do is eat as healthy as you can, avoid obviously toxic things, get fresh air, sunshine, exercise and good sleep and not worry so much. Otherwise we can drive ourselves mad worrying about every toxic thing.
Its been 2weeks now there is toxic mould
Who have to regulate the mold in the houses?
Is there a Chinese version for this?
I am a cook show TH-camr, and this really helps
These homes are nothing compared to what I deal with everyday.. you can clearly see the mould cover the entire walls so that you can't even see the original paint anymore, and also.. All my clothes just smell dusty. But I wash them and hang them there as my only room to hang and they stay that way..
Use UVC daily.
How about air purifiers? Do they help to reduce the concentrations of mould in the air? 😵💫
Yep as long as it has a HEPA filter
And do remember to replace the hepa filter once the lifespan had reach
Dehumidifier is more effective than HEPA filter where mould is concerned. UVC is also very effective.
@@mrs.k6169
Well... During a wet season time of year in summer... Lots of rain and humidity.. used a Dyson air purifier with a hepa filter as well as a Kogan air purifier.
Neither stopped mould ramoage through my house. ALL wooden furniture was loaded with thick mould. Book cases, dressers, tables, beds, everything. Always thick mould growth behind the items and up the sides.
Air purifiers never stooped it...
@@HelloThere0414Of course it doesn’t stop it, but it decreases the amount you are taking in which is a start
Singapore is hot and humid
🇺🇸 this is so crazy..
thanks government
Bro my house got so much mould I am so tired of cleaning it I have decided to just live with it HAHAHA
I sure hope you are joking! Mold kills.
I think it's normal in extreme heat and humidity. Probably start growing some edible mushrooms.. should grow very well
Beware the mycotoxins!
@@peachpink123 A mushroom randomly started growing in my bathroom. We were so fascinated by it we left it there for a few weeks.
I'm in philadelphia in a northeast apartment ...same ...I'm sick of cleaning -- so I'm just like F'it
Now i know im immune to mould
what if fishes were to eat food with mould and we eat those fishes, what are the effects on us?
vinegar rinse produce
So is the humidifier container can help? Nv say despite placing in the video
no!!!!!!!!!!!
After watching this video you’d clean some mold out of your house then it will come right back due to lack of information needed
imma just build a door less shelves for my apartment's kitchen.
You can't wash bread, but you CAN Toast it!!! ...burns the bold right off ...lol yum
10:00 - -
If you don't build house where you can have more sunlight and wind, this will grow, so it's architect & builders need to think wisely and build building such that.
This is one of the so Many disadvantage of apartment living model.
Not true about the bleach
So washing veggies using vinegar actually have a point
Can't believe they're allowed to lie about all this stuff that does not kill Mold
who?
Spelling Mold- those fungi. Mould - acuan
Mould is the British spelling for these fungi 😃
AMAZING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DANGEROUS TOXINS OF MOLD SPORES IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD CONTAMINATION ✅ THANKS FOR SHARING 💯🔍
I just use bleach and baking soda 😅😅😅and my home is good as new kind of stunk of bleach and the baking soda and bleach starts a chemical reaction😂😂😂 but in the end good as new.
Not everyone as fortunately as kids from Rich family
Mold not mould
Mould is the British way it's spelt 😃
What if I scrape off the mould from bread and toast it at high temperature heat, does the process kill/destroy the mould?
😂
And mold can cause you to have a weakened immune system
Just bought a bottle of vodka to spray on mouldy window sills. Spray and wipe ...my son has been wondering why is it stashed away in my bedroom 😜
Mold is everywher
what about eating blue cheeses? bad eatable mould?
It's main source of food...Human Skin Particles
Nobody cares about mould in Singapore. They don't care the long term damage. Forget about homes. Just check on shopping centre, office buildings and hospitals
i dont think people in asia generally pay attention towards mould hahaha , maybe our air pollution is bad enuff lol
HDB flats old or new
Eventually moulds and mildews will surface!!
Some of it is common sense but we are a chuck away society, again if you live in a poor country etc your not going to chuck all your food out because of one bad apple.
Poor
!
Last of Us prequel ?
To be honest .. they are just not hygienic man .. who doesn't clean their house once in a while .. the amouny of mouls built up on walls and cabinets are just unbelievable.
Singaporean sees mould on food and wipes it clean.
The French: Hold my Camembert...
There are good and bad molds. Best know which are bad. 🥺
Mold*
Mold is the American Spelling
Singapore uses British Spelling