Recently, the coastal areas south of the Yangtze River have finally entered the " Meiyu season". The arrival of the Meiyu not only means that the weather will be hotter, but also that it will rain frequently and the air will be more humid. It is because of this environment that people feel uncomfortable. In addition, this is also the best time for bacteria and mold to breed and multiply in large numbers, so "Mei Yu" is also called " mildew rain ".
During the rainy season, clothes, food, furniture, etc. at home may become the nests of mold, which is uncomfortable to look at. If left alone, it will have a negative impact on human health.
What is mold and what impact does it have on the human body?
Mold is a very toxic species that is not afraid of high temperatures and has tenacious vitality . It can easily breed toxins that multiply in large quantities.
The World Health Organization has classified mold as a first-level carcinogen . Everyone knows about arsenic. In costume dramas, people will be frightened when they hear it. If they want to harm people, they use a precise poison.
Compared with mold, arsenic is actually not worth mentioning at all, because mold is much more poisonous than arsenic , nearly 70 times the difference. If there is mold somewhere in the home, or it is dispersed in the air through human activities and enters the human body through the respiratory system, it will increase the possibility of a person's body getting cancer over time.
Anyone who has cleaned a room that has not been used for many years will have a feeling that when cleaning, dust in the air enters the respiratory system, which can cause respiratory tract infection and cause throat redness, swelling, pain, and nausea and vomiting reaction, the skin will also be red and swollen, and skin diseases will occur. Frequent exposure of pregnant women is not conducive to the development of the fetus and may lead to fetal malformation or even miscarriage.
But molds are also divided into "good and bad". The above are bad molds. Good molds are generally used in the food industry. The production of foods such as fermented bean curd, soy sauce, vinegar, etc. are inseparable from molds.
How to prevent and control mold at home during the rainy season?
[Clothes] In fact, the most troublesome thing about the rainy season is not that the clothes often get wet due to rain, but that the clothes cannot be dried after being washed, and there will always be no clothes. Wearing half-dry clothes can easily attract the attention of mold, especially clothes that are put into the closet before they are dry.
First of all, it is easy to sweat in the summer, so clothes need to be washed frequently, especially when there is sunshine. Without the sun, it can prevent the growth of mold. When washing clothes, you can put a little disinfectant in the laundry tank, and then spin them in the washing machine. You can use the air conditioner at home to dehumidify. If avoid insect eggs and mold, you can put some mothballs or a dehumidification bag . When the weather is nice, take out the clothes in the closet and blow them to prevent mold.
[Food] It is hot in summer, and food itself is prone to breed bacteria. During the humid rainy season, the air is humid, so we can cook as many meals as there are people. Eating fresh meals is also healthy and hygienic. If you can't finish it, wait until it's cooled down, then wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in a refrigerator, but don't leave it overnight. If the time is too long, other bacteria, such as Salmonella, will grow if there is no mold. When taking it out, it must be heated to high temperature to keep the kitchen utensils dry, especially rags, chopping boards, chopsticks, etc.
Rinse and soak with salt water appropriately, or add some some baking soda .Once food such as peanuts and nuts becomes moldy, even if it is just one moldy thing, it is best not to eat the entire bag, as mold may have spread. The refrigerator should also be wiped regularly with 75% alcohol, especially inside the seal where mold is most likely to accumulate.
[Live] A big family has a big business. It may be a bit difficult to pay attention to the inside and outside of the home, but there are a few places that you should pay special attention to, which are places that are often damp, bathroom, washing machine, kitchen etc. When the weather is nice, open the windows for ventilation, but remember to close the door leading to the living room. For example, there will not only be mold in the bathroom, but also bacteria, fecal residues, odors, and wind blowing, which will pollute the environmental hygiene of the living room and even the kitchen. Just open a window in one area, and ventilation half an hour is enough.
When wiping the furniture, you can add a little disinfectant or or professional cleaning agent to it, and then use a dry cloth to wipe it again, which is also a maintenance of the home. For example, it is best to soak the squat toilet in the bathroom with 84 disinfectant and clean it . As well as the shower area, soak it with disinfectant first and then mop it dry.
It is very easy for mold to breed in the washing machine. Direct contact with clothes may cause gynecological inflammation. It is not good for the elderly and children with weak resistance and may cause skin diseases. During the rainy season, it is recommended to frequently use professional washing machine cleaning fluid, preferably hot water, to keep the washing machine in a state of cleaning clothes, and clean it inside and out.
However, it is not recommended to spray a large amount of alcohol at home. Not only does it have a strong smell, but it is also a big hazard to children if they eat it by mistake. Ventilate after disinfection, because the disinfectant water is also irritating, and pregnant women should be more careful.
[OK] There is a lot of rain in the rainy season, and it is easy to accumulate water on the road. Thunder and lightning, heavy precipitation, and poor visibility are unavoidable. It is recommended to go out less when the weather is bad. When it rains, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, and outline. Light , drive slowly. Do not risk wading on waterlogged roads to prevent the engine from stalling midway, which is not conducive to smooth traffic and unavoidable opening of manhole covers.
What should you do if you accidentally eat moldy food?
First of all, you should observe whether there is any discomfort reaction. If you feel abdominal pain, diarrhea, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, you should pay attention to it and do not just rest. After a while, it’s as simple as going to the toilet.
recommends rinse your mouth immediately, and then drink more water to promote blood circulation in the body, promote gastrointestinal motility, clean the intestines, diuresis, and eliminate moldy food from the body. Or drink milk, protect the gastrointestinal tract from being stimulated by mold and relieve symptoms of discomfort.
If the symptoms do not relieve, or even become more serious, do not wait, seek medical attention promptly, it may be food poisoning.
In summary, although the rainy season is harmful, as long as you take good precautions, that is, it should be clean and dry. The rainy season is not necessarily bad. After all, the sky after the rain is still very beautiful. I wonder if you have noticed it.
Reference:
1. It is a "first-class carcinogen"! These places in the home are very dangerous, you would never think of it for the first time! 2018-11-05 07:52 · People's Daily
2. How to prevent mildew and eliminate bacteria during the rainy season? Disinfection cabinet expert "Souqi" helps you with advice2019-05-31 13:56 · Information Times
