This carcinogenic toxin exists in every home! When cleaning, you must pay attention to these 3 places!

How often do you clean your house?

Once every two weeks? Once a month?

I still think cleaning every day

No need for spring cleaning?

In fact, in addition to household garbage and dust

There are many carcinogens hidden in the house.

There is a kind of "toxin" in particular

Not only not afraid of cold, not afraid of heat

And it is extremely toxic

It is mycotoxin

01

What are mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins are listed as Class I carcinogens by the World Health Organization and are 68 times more toxic than arsenic.

Mycotoxins are a strong teratogen . This toxicity mainly affects pregnant women and unborn babies. If pregnant women are exposed to more mycotoxins, it will cause fetal malformations or even miscarriage.

Moreover, the toxins produced by mold have very strong "vitality". Even if the mold is killed, the toxins still exist. No matter whether they are boiled, frozen or fried, they will remain "unmoved".

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02

Mold loves these 3 places

The best way to completely stay away from mold is to clean it thoroughly. There are three places in the house where mold is likely to grow, so be sure to clean them carefully.

1) Toilet

Mold likes high temperature and high humidity environment, and bathroom is just the right place for it. Especially the kind of bathroom that does not see sunlight and is not ventilated, the corners of the bathroom, the joints between tiles, and the places where tiles are glued are particularly prone to mold growth.

Molds can appear in a variety of colors, including black, yellow, green, brown, and white. Among these molds is Aspergillus flavus, which produces aflatoxin.

How to remove bathroom mold?

You can mix bleach and water into a solution according to the ratio specified in the product instructions, soak a napkin in the water, and stick it on the moldy area. After half an hour, peel it off and scrub it clean with a brush.

In addition, it is best to install an exhaust fan in the bathroom. After taking a shower, turn on the exhaust fan for a long time, keep the door open, and pull the shower curtain to dry.

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2) Refrigerator door

There will be a large number of molds on the refrigerator door, such as Alternaria, Penicillium, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, etc.

Will mold be killed in the refrigerator?

No! Mold spores are extremely tenacious and can even withstand temperatures as low as -50°C. At -10°C, the spores stop multiplying but do not die. Once the temperature rises, they immediately regain vitality.

How to remove mold in the refrigerator?

You can wrap absorbent gauze or paper around a fork, dip it in alcohol, and wipe along the gap in the refrigerator door to remove mold.

In addition, spoiled food in the refrigerator should be cleaned out in time.

3) Balcony

Many people like to grow flowers on the balcony, and mold can easily grow in the soil where flowers are grown.

In addition to causing teratogenesis and cancer, mold can also cause allergies. Especially those who sneeze when passing by garbage dumps, botanical gardens, and rural composting sites may be allergic to mold.

How to remove mold on the balcony?

The solution to balcony mold is not to grow flowers in a closed balcony. It is best not to enclose the balcony if you want to grow flowers.

How do I know if I am allergic to mold?

You can do an allergen test. If you are really allergic to mold, you can try desensitization treatment.

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Tips:

Not all fungi are harmful to humans. The black fungus and white fungus that we eat every day are both fungi and are brothers of mold. Soy sauce, vinegar, bread, and rice wine all rely on yeast fermentation, so we can’t simply be afraid when we see the word “fungus”.

Source: Little Doctor Comics