Mold! It is gross and when you see it forming on old sponges, bread, and in the bathroom, then you know the bathroom needs a strong cleaning and the sponges and bread need to be tossed away.
You do know that mold is not good for you even though it was the reason that penicillin was discovered and this antibiotic has saved many lives. But penicillin is cultivated in a special way which is why that is the case.
However, mold can be making you sick in serious ways to the point it can cause cancer and even lead to a coma! And there are 12 things that can potentially carry mold that you would be shocked to learn! Let’s go over those now.
#12 – Peanut Butter
Does peanut butter have mold? It sure can. that is because peanuts can potentially be filled with a very toxic mold called aflatoxin which can cause cancer and even death. However, the FDA does test peanut butter for this mold and this is why it is important to get peanut butter that is made from well-known brands. Also, be sure to get rid of old nuts as they may have this mold.
#11 – Coffee Maker
Mold likes to grow in damp and dark places and your coffee maker provides that. Therefore, mold and mildew can grow in it. This is why it is important to clean your coffee maker each day with equal parts of vinegar and water so that any mold spores that are there will be killed off.
#10 – Humidifier
The humidifier is damp and therefore can create a strong breeding ground for mold. The last thing you want is to blow out more spores into the air from a humidifier that is ridden with mold. The best thing to do is to keep the humidity level at home from 30 to 50 so that it decreases the risk of mold as well as cleaning the humidifier with water and vinegar weekly.
#9 – Toothbrush Holder
You know you have dark areas in the holders themselves in the holes and they easily collect dampness from the water turned on while brushing your teeth. Mold will grow in there and you will want to wash your toothbrush holder in sudsy water once weekly. That will keep it away.
#8 – Household Plants
Your potting soil is damp and dark and mold will flourish in that environment. Therefore, mold will also grow on your plants and it will appear dusty or fuzzy. And that means the spores from the mold will be in the air that you can inhale which you know can make you sick. Be sure to wipe your plants down with a damp towel once a day to minimize mold growth.
#7 – Remote Control
You know that germs can go all over your remote controls from your hands and other particles. Additionally, mold will grow in it even though you may not see it. This is why it is important to take rubbing alcohol and a cloth and wipe your remote control down about once a week. Be sure to take the batteries out when you do.
#6 – Videogame Controllers
Your hands that are sweaty that use these controllers will be creating breeding grounds for germs as well as mold. Therefore, you will want to take an antibacterial wipe several times a week and clean them off, and it should be done daily if you use the controllers daily.
#5 – Your Dog’s Toys
Think about it. Your dog is slobbering all over their toys and that in itself will attract germs as well as mold. This is why it is important to wash your dog’s toys with soap and water if they are plastic and be sure to dry them off every few days. If they are plush, then you will want to run it through a cycle on cold water with soap that is light before giving it back to your dog.
#4 – Dog Bowls
Mold will grow in your dog’s food and water bowls as they eat their kibble and drink their water, their saliva is in contact with the bowls creating damp areas to attract mold spores. Therefore you will want to wash your dog’s food and water bowls as often as you clean your own plates.
#3 – Window Sills
Condensation builds up on windows and therefore, the window sills can easily develop mold which you know will make you sick. Therefore, you will want to wipe off windows that are having condensation before mold has a chance to grow. This may be daily depending on the humidity levels.
#2 – Carpets And Pads
Mold can easily grow inside of carpeting as well as in the pads. The best thing you can do is give your carpeting a good vacuum once a week and have then professionally cleaned once a year.
#1 – Refrigerator Drip Pans
You don’t think about the drip pans in the fridge that collect condensation. Therefore, it would be a breeding ground for mold. You will want to clean your fridge twice a year by using water and vinegar solution on the floor underneath the plan.
Those are the 12 hidden places where mold can grow and can make you sick. This means that if you notice you are having trouble breathing and having asthma attacks, you are getting headaches, and you are nauseous often then there is a good chance there is mold hidden somewhere in the home that is making you sick.
