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  2. Concrete sealer - Wikipedia

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    Concrete sealers are applied to concrete to protect it from surface damage, corrosion, and staining. They either block the pores in the concrete to reduce absorption of water and salts or form an impermeable layer which prevents such materials from passing.

  3. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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    The highest airborne mould concentrations are found in buildings where significant mould infestation has occurred, usually as a result of severe water intrusion or flood damage. [4]: 178 Moulds can grow on almost any surface and occur where there is a lot of moisture from structural problems such as leaky roofs or high humidity levels. [5]

  4. Indoor mold - Wikipedia

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    Spores need three things to grow into mold: nutrients – cellulose (the cell wall of green plants) is a common food for indoor spores; moisture – to begin the decaying process caused by mold; and time – mold growth begins from 24 hours to 10 days after the provision of growing conditions. Mold colonies can grow inside buildings, and the ...

  5. Polished concrete - Wikipedia

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    Polished concrete may be considered a form of sustainable design flooring, if less material is used than in comparable types of flooring. [citation needed] Polished concrete floors have the following advantages: low-maintenance [7] – polished concrete is easily maintained with the use of clean water or a neutral pH cleaner. The application of ...

  6. Mildew - Wikipedia

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    Molds can thrive on many organic materials, including clothing, leather, paper, and the ceilings, walls and floors of homes or offices with poor moisture control. Mildew can be cleaned using specialized mildew remover, or substances such as bleach (though they may discolour the surface). [4] A mildew-infected plant. There are many species of mold.

  7. Mold control and prevention (library and archive) - Wikipedia

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    Mold is a dangerous library pest because of the damage it causes to the collections. Mold thrives off of paper and books; these objects provide the fungi a source of nutrition, namely the sugar and starches present in the cellulose materials. [6] Mold feeds on cloth, leather, glues, adhesives, cellulose starch and starches in the sizing.