Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Could Your Laundry Be Making You Sick?

[Source] Could Your Laundry Be Making You Sick?

Mold does more than just make your clothes stinky and dirty-looking. The main problem with mold in the washing machine is that it harms your health. Each time you run a load of laundry; the mold gets spread around your home. This constant mold exposure can cause a variety of health problems. In smaller doses, it can just be physically irritating. People can feel congested, experience blurry eyes, have a sore throat, or get itchy eyes.

In higher doses, mold can cause chronic health problems. You may experience repeated migraines and find yourself getting sick more frequently. Many people end up with respiratory issues like sneezing, coughing, and trouble breathing. The effects are particularly strong in young children, elderly people, and immunocompromised people. Research shows that children exposed to mold in the first year of their life have a higher risk of asthma. Mold exposure can also trigger bouts of pneumonia that can cause major breathing problems.

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