Mold Removal: Attacking The Bathroom

If there is a room in your house destined for mold removal, the bathroom would certainly be that room. Those meddlesome spores enjoy damp, dark places when they look for a spot to live and the bathroom provides them with the perfect environment to grow and thrive. Of course keeping your bathroom clean and dry is the best possible way to protect yourself from an infestation. But it isn't always that easy. Spores can grow in the places you never look and develop a thriving colony without you ever knowing it exists. These spores can cause sickness and allergic reactions within your family and you may not ever know the cause. This is why experts advocate professional inspections whenever there is sickness in your home that has no obvious cause. If you do identify mold in your bathroom, here are some effective ways to get rid of it.

There several good mold removal sprays on the market, any of which can help you in your quest to rid your bathroom of the potentially harmful spores. Choose your favorite, and use it to spray the affected area as thoroughly as possible. After only a few moments you'll notice that the spray and the spores begin to mix together. Read the directions on the bottle to determine how long to leave the solution on the wall; most sprays such as Tilex take about two minutes to fully work. After that, take an old rag or some paper towels and wipe up the mess. You’ll want to take special care to thoroughly clean and dry the area. Take a breather for about 10 minutes and let the air get rid of the remaining moisture.

While you're letting the area thoroughly dry, make up a solution of water and bleach, pour this solution into a spray bottle, and come back to soak the affected area once more. Give this solution about 10 minutes to set and really sink into the area, killing off any remaining spores on your bathroom wall or floor. After that, take another old rag or some paper towels and wipe the area clean.

While it's easy to do some simple mold removal on your own, not all such battles should be waged with household products. Even the best homemade remedies cannot compare to the commercial quality of the products used by professional mold inspectors. If the potentially dangerous spores have moved beyond a single room or if you fear they may be doing harm to your family the best investment you can make is to call one of these companies and have them free your home from these unsightly allergens.