Bleach and paint are not the permanent answers to any mold removal process.
Homes in humid climate areas are more prone to mold removal needs. This is true but it is not solely caused by geographic location alone. Mold can form and spread anywhere where moisture and outside/indoor spores meet with enough warmth for it to grow. Of the 100,000 species known to man,
there are five very common types that may be visible on bathrooms and basement surfaces.
Meanwhile, the far more hazardous black mold types can be spreading in crevices and enclosed spaces, unseen. These forms of fungi are constantly releasing microscopic pore allergens and toxins into your other home surfaces and more importantly into your lungs. They are progressively infesting the air quality and physical health of all of you home’s inhabitants. Hay fever may be just that, or more than what you could have ever expected.
If you suspect or know unequivocally that your home is infested with mold, there are several remedies for mold removal. First, bring in a professional to check all of your home surfaces that are exposed to moisture on a regular basis. So, he or she may check your obvious bathroom, kitchen, water heater storage room, windows, base boards, and spaces where your room meets your inner walls.
The professional will inform you which types of molds you are dealing with. More than likely they are average household molds which are found in indoor and outdoor air at any given time. He or she will also tell you if you are dealing with black mold and at that time you and your family will be asked to leave immediately to reduce exposure while treatment is completed.
However, more often than not home owners are dealing with the average persistent mold and seek help ending its infiltration and spread. First, once discovered the mold covered areas should be treated and the inappropriate water intrusion should be completely contained. Second, you will understand that mold removal is a multi-step process. You may require plumbing assistance to check any pipes of faucets and heating systems.
Next ventilation of commonly moist or humid rooms in your home may need to be amplified or closely monitored. Third, the mold removal cleaning process includes waiting for the mold to dry out so that you are not scrubbing growing mold. You should use abrasive cleansers and tools to actually remove versus just bleaching it away temporarily. Finally, you may have to expose of some furniture and flooring that has been affected. Paint and spot cleaning may have the mold removal impact that you would like. At this point professional cleaners will be able to help you restore your possessions.
During the mold removal process, protective gloves, long sleeves, hair cover, and a hardware store face mask will help to prevent spreading the spores to other spaces. If upon inspection it is discovered that you have a type of black mold in your home, only professionals should be allowed near it. Bleach and paint are not the permanent answers to any mold removal procedure.
