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Are house plants dangerous for people allergic to mold and house dust?

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Are house plants dangerous for people allergic to mold and house dust?

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A. Yes, because indoor plants thrive well indoors with regular watering. Mold loves to grow on plants, dead plant material, soil and fertilizers. The mold growth throws into the air large number of airborne mold spores which can mold cross contaminate the house and cause mold health problems for occupants. Having no LIVE or DEAD indoor plants makes for good mold prevention. Only plastic and silk plants are safe because of no mold spore generation. Q. I plan to build a new home in Yellow Springs, Ohio. We want to take all the reasonable steps to provide good air quality. We have key concerns regarding the ductwork. What specific recommendations do you have to reduce the possibility of mold growth in a new home in the duct system and basement? A. To prevent mold growth in the duct work and heating/cooling equipment, consider such steps as using sheet metal ducts (with NO INTERNAL insulation to trap dirt and mold spores and to foster mold growth). The insulation of the ducts should be on

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