Online How To Remove Mold Tips

An online search of “how to remove mold” will produce more results than you could imagine. And they will all say, more or less, the same thing: clean the mold, bleach it and you’re done. However, this will not take care of the mold problem completely. If it did, there would be little need for mold remediation companies. These suggested cleaning methods are overly simplified answers to a serious problem.

Ideas offered online for cleaning mold yourself may clean the mold temporarily, but they are by no means ways to completely remove the mold problem. They ignore two major factors in mold growth: moisture and mold spores. In order to remediate mold, all factors (the mold growth, spores, and moisture) must be addressed.

Mold grows in humid areas or on moist surfaces. Often, the source of water is a leak – a leaky roof, pipe or appliance – but it could also be, condensation on pipes, flooding (or poor water drainage), or poor ventilation in humid rooms. If the source of the moisture intrusion is not corrected, chances are high that mold will be an on going problem. Many times, this source is not visible and special equipment (infrared cameras, moisture-meters) are needed to find it. Serious repairs could, also, be needed if it is a pipe or roof leak.

Mold spores are how molds spread and reproduce. They travel through the air until they find a hospitable new surface to colonize on. There are mold spores in every home, but rooms with mold growth have an increase of spores in the air. Preventing mold growth in other parts of the home requires containing the mold spores within the infected area. This means having to do a number of things. First, the area must be partitioned from the rest of the home – polyethylene sheeting is used to cover doors and vents. Second, air ducts must be cleaned as they are prime transports for mold spores. Third, because mold spores can attach themselves to your clothing, you must decontaminate yourself and your clothing before leaving the infected area. Finally, the mold spores in the infected are must be cleaned using HEPA air filtration and vacuuming. (Because mold spores are often inhaled, controlling their spread can, also, prevent negative health effects).

In addition to these unmentioned factors, is damage restoration. Both mold, and the water that causes mold, can damage your home – drywall, joists, wall studs, flooring, foundation and more. Most online guide for removing mold, fail to mention that there could be damage to your home that must be repaired.

The advice available online is not incorrect if you simply want to remove surface mold. There is, however, much more work that needs to be done if you want to restore the entire mold problem. Using a professional remediation company may cost more money, but you get the assurance that all of the factors were addressed. 911 Restoration Inc. is a full service mold restoration company. They will complete remediation the mold, repair water damage, and guarantee that their work will pass mold clearance. They even offer a free visual inspection. Call (888) 243 – 6653 or visit www.911restorationinc.com today to schedule your appointment.

By: Mark Shpiz

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