There are many different allergens that can cause seasonal allergic rhinitis. Many of these allergens are airborne such as pollen, dust, mold spores and the like. Mold spores are the culprit in seasonal mold allergies. Mold allergies are typically worst during the spring and early fall. It typically peaks in the late summer months.

The more humid and moist climates have mold allergies throughout the entire year.

Does the rain ?clean? the air from mold spores?

Mold allergy suffers know when the weather is about to change and when it is about to rain. Rain storms stir up all of the mold and other allergens into the air. Mold allergy suffers allergies act up for several days after a rain storm.

Can I have a mold allergy indoors?

Unfortunately indoors there are several areas that are ideal for growing mold and triggering your mold allergy. Mold grows in humid, damp, dark places. Here is a brief list of areas in your home that could be harboring mold colonies.

The bathroom provides many places for mold to grow.

? Inside of the toilet's bowl rim a little water can remain after each flush. This water along with the cool porcelain provide a great place for mold to grow.

? Is there a window next to the bath tub or shower? Each time the shower is used a little water can get trapped in the window's track and provide a breeding ground for mold.

? Shower head

? Shampoo and conditioner bottles will trap water beneath the bottle and allow mold to grow around the edges of the bottle.

? Anti slip bath tub mat.

? Wooden towel drying racks.

? Vanity sink drain. Hair and other debris collect in the sink drain and provide an excellent environment for mold to grow.

Cellar / Basement

? A damp and moist cellar provides an excellent environment for mold growth. Cellers are by their nature cool and dark place which provides the ideal growing environment and make your mold allergies explode.

Air Conditioner Evaporator Coil

? The air conditioner evaporator coil is located next to the blower unit, typically in the attic of most homes. The evaporator coil takes the compressed refrigerant and allows it to expand. The expansion of the refrigerant cools the air down significantly. This cooling effect also causes water vapor to turn into liquid. That is why there is a drain line connected to the evaporator coil. Since the coil gets cold and wet each time the air conditioner runs, any dirt that is gets trapped on the evaporator coil's fins will become a breading ground for mold. Once this happens, each time the air conditioner runs it will be fueling your mold allergy.

What can I do to eliminate mold growing in my home?

Water Closet

? Turn on the exhaust fan and let it run for several minutes after a bath. By running the exhaust fan it will pull the humid, moist air out of the bathroom.

? Wipe down the shower and bath tub after each use to remove any standing water.

? For any mold colonies you find clean them up with a bleach based product.

? Hang up the bath tub anti-slip mat after each use.

? If the anti-slip mat begins to grow mold and cleaning it has failed, throw it out. It is not worth causing your mold allergy to flare up. As you throw out the anti-slip mat your mold allergy will act up.

? Use a toilet tank cleaner that with each flush will work to kill of any mold growing in the toilet bowl.

Cellar / Basement

? Have the exterior of the cellar retaining walls water proofed to reduce the amount of moister coming into the basement from the outside.

? Add ventilation either in the form of exterior fans or openings.

? Add air conditioning ducts and vents in the basement to provide a proper air circulation.

Air Conditioner Evaporator Coil

? Have an air conditioning company inspect the coil, clean or replace as needed.

? Make it a habit to change out the furnace filters on a regular schedule.

? Switch to pleated filters from fiber glass.

Mold allergies are a seasonal allergy that can be year around depending on where you live. Not even inside the home is a mold allergy suffer safe from mold spores. There are several steps that you can to reduce your exposure to mold spores that leads to a mold allergy attack.