Do you have mold on your property? You see a fuzzy spot in the corner of the room and you’re not sure why it’s there? You’ve heard of “black mold” and want it to take care of? Then this article is exactly what you are looking for – it provides all the necessary details for dealing with mold or mildew.
What are the fundamentals of mildew removal
The first thing everyone needs to know is that mold loves moisture and darkness. There are more than 10,000 recorded common species of mold and only 3 can live in the desert, all else dwell in the shadowy and wet areas of the world.
This is due to their fragile structure which takes quite a long time to germinate a large enough area where it can be a self-sufficient culture. Yes, mold can take care of itself even if there’s no immediate moisture present, as long as it’s mass is large enough it can keep a spot wet for a long while.
1. Remove the moisture
Your first step, or that of a professional, is to remove any moisture from the area. Dealing with the moisture source is the key to long lasting effects. Extracting water in the air or walls using specialized equipment yields the best results because it can guarantee that everything has been removed in-depth.
2. Use solvents and spirits
If you are dealing with the issue on your own, after resolving the moisture issue, you are left with removing the spores and cultures of mold and mildew. Full spore extraction is virtually impossible, so removing the fruiting bodies needs to be done with caution.
Use alcohol based disinfectants or straight-up moonshine to scold the culture – it will suffocate it and kill any living organisms in it. Use a spray bottle and a paper towel to remove any of the residues which are left on the affected area – dealing with the discoloration may require mold resistant paint.
3. Call a professional service
It might seem silly for a professional to advise you on calling a professional, however, this is coming from experience. A lot of folks around the US try to deal with mold on their own and rarely succeed, mostly because they don’t know as much about it as professionals do.
What a professional does differently than non trainedpersonnel, is that they properly identify the mold type and deal with it from there. Some release spores upon contact, others require a different solution for full infestation removal – either way, you won’t be exposing yourself to danger.
4. Don’t touch the mold
An essential tip is to avoid any interaction with mold. The darker it is the more likely it’s the “dangerous kind” which is related to paralysis, heart diseases, allergies, and other respiratory issues.
Avoiding mold altogether might be impossible, especially if you are not aware that it’s there, so annual indoor air quality tests will give you a good idea of the condition of your property.
5. Don’t wait too long do react
Waiting too long to react will lead to further complications and it might be more difficult for even a professional to deal with a full property infestation. Early detection and action in such cases are paramount for your safety and structural integrity of your property – especially if you are living in a timber-framed house.
We recommend that you contact a professional mold and mildew removal company – they specialize in water damage restoration as well as mold and mildew removal and remediation. Be safe, be secure, be mold-free, and call today.
