If you have mold and mildew on your walls, removal of the fungus is an absolute must. You’ll first want to wear protective gear such as rubber gloves and a paper mask to keep from coming into contact with the spores of the fungi.
Next, look for a mildew removal product or black mold removal product if necessary. Whether you choose to use an eco-friendly product or not is your own decision since many people are concerned with these products not removing the mold and mildew permanently.
Once you’ve applied the product to your affected walls, you should allow it to set for the time indicated on the bottle and then wipe clean.
Once the walls are free from the fungi, you may want to consider painting them with a product specifically designed to resist mold and mildew verses standard latex paint. Using a mold and mildew resistant paint will allow your next mold and mildew removal project to be a breeze.
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Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Basement Mold Removal Tips
I don’t honestly know of any basements that aren’t damp or don’t flood and if they do, then chances are that basement mold removal will eventually become necessary. While not all molds are dangerous, they can damage your home and some like aspergillus mold can cause extreme allergies in some people.
One of the ways you can tell if you have mold growth is by checking for a musty damp smell. Visible mold in dark and damp areas are another sign of a problem. Once you’ve found the growth and it’s source, it’s important to get rid of it immediately. There are many black mold removal products available on the market to suit almost every need.
Before clean up however, you’ll want to make sure the area is well ventilated and that you’re wearing gloves and at the very least a paper mask, to keep from exposing yourself to the toxic molds.
After you’ve accomplished the mold removal process from your basement, you may want to consider investing in a dehumidifier or ventilation system to prevent future problems and an unnecessary risk on your health.
One of the ways you can tell if you have mold growth is by checking for a musty damp smell. Visible mold in dark and damp areas are another sign of a problem. Once you’ve found the growth and it’s source, it’s important to get rid of it immediately. There are many black mold removal products available on the market to suit almost every need.
Before clean up however, you’ll want to make sure the area is well ventilated and that you’re wearing gloves and at the very least a paper mask, to keep from exposing yourself to the toxic molds.
After you’ve accomplished the mold removal process from your basement, you may want to consider investing in a dehumidifier or ventilation system to prevent future problems and an unnecessary risk on your health.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Basement Mold
Basements are notorious for mold and just because you don’t go down in that dark and damp room doesn’t mean you can avoid the clean up and removal of your basement’s mold.
Mold (fungus) grows and at a rate that’s faster than you think and it won’t stop just because you’re delaying the clean up process. In other words, the longer you wait, the bigger the problem will be.
So once you’ve decided to tackle the mess, make sure the fungi growth is no more than 30 sq feet. Anything bigger than that and you’ll need to contact a professional who specializes in household mold removal.
Then, arm yourself with a pair of rubber gloves, a respiratory mask and the right mold and mildew removal products designed specifically for the task. Finally, follow the product’s instructions and repeat if necessary.
Be sure to check back in a few days to make sure your mold removal process was thorough. Otherwise your basement will be right back to where you started from and it will be all for nothing.
Mold (fungus) grows and at a rate that’s faster than you think and it won’t stop just because you’re delaying the clean up process. In other words, the longer you wait, the bigger the problem will be.
So once you’ve decided to tackle the mess, make sure the fungi growth is no more than 30 sq feet. Anything bigger than that and you’ll need to contact a professional who specializes in household mold removal.
Then, arm yourself with a pair of rubber gloves, a respiratory mask and the right mold and mildew removal products designed specifically for the task. Finally, follow the product’s instructions and repeat if necessary.
Be sure to check back in a few days to make sure your mold removal process was thorough. Otherwise your basement will be right back to where you started from and it will be all for nothing.
Mold Removal Companies
Whether minor or serious, mold in your home is a problem and one that you shouldn’t have to deal with alone. And while not all molds are harmful like black mold, some cities require homeowners to hire a professional to remove the mold.
If that is your case, you should check with your city to found out if they have a list of recommended mold removal companies. If not, you’ll need to do a little research and hire one on your own.
The company you hire should be certified and insured. They should do a visual examination of your home and HVAC system to check for any visible water damage mold and other moisture problems. They should also perform a surface test and air-sampling test to analyze the specific molds in your home.
Once testing is done, the company should then recommend what actions you need to take and offer an estimate for clean up. Keep in mind however, that while some mold removal companies will both test and clean up your home, some do not. If this is the case, you’ll need to hire a separate company to do the actual clean up work.
If that is your case, you should check with your city to found out if they have a list of recommended mold removal companies. If not, you’ll need to do a little research and hire one on your own.
The company you hire should be certified and insured. They should do a visual examination of your home and HVAC system to check for any visible water damage mold and other moisture problems. They should also perform a surface test and air-sampling test to analyze the specific molds in your home.
Once testing is done, the company should then recommend what actions you need to take and offer an estimate for clean up. Keep in mind however, that while some mold removal companies will both test and clean up your home, some do not. If this is the case, you’ll need to hire a separate company to do the actual clean up work.
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