Do you smell a certain musty odor in your home or office?
Mold can be one of the more annoying nuisances to infect our homes and offices. Mold originates from microscopic spores which are everywhere in the air and environment. They settle down in moist, damp, and dark places to grow. These growths have a fuzzy touch and emit more mold spores. They are a nuisance at best and a danger at worst. Prolonged exposure to mold is not safe for the human body.
You should ideally get the help of mold remediation professionals to clear infestations. Small growths and the like can be reasonably tackled on your own. Follow the following tips for easy mold remediation.
Locate and Eliminate Moisture
First, mold requires wet conditions to grow. If moisture occurs in any part of your house or office then mold will be likely to follow. The moisture can be from any source. Most commonly it is usually due to a water leak. Inspect your internal plumbing for any leaking. Water damage is bad in many other ways and mold growth is only one of its effects.
You can use dehumidifiers or A/C systems to keep the humidity at standard levels. Humidity control is very important in mold remediation.
Ensure Ventilation
Mold also grows in static and damp environments. Places that don’t receive a lot of airflow are the perfect breeding grounds for mold spores. The humidity increases in a room without proper airflow. The ideal conditions are created for the mold spores to take root and grow.
You should always ensure that airflow is maintained throughout your house and office. Airflow keeps the mold spores moving and prevents them from settling on any surface.
Isolate Mold Affected Rooms and Belongings
You should identify and isolate the places and possessions which have mold. You will need to quarantine these places to prevent further spread. Place mold affected possessions in plastic bags to safely transport them.
Once you have categorized and isolated the mold, you can start cleaning them.
Use Detergents and Mold Killers
Use combinations of detergents mixed with mold-killing chemicals to treat areas. Use wire scrub brushes to clean deeply and ensure any mold spores are removed. These steps will kill any remaining mold spores nearby the affected places.
Possessions will need to be judged on a case to case basis. Some items can’t be salvaged from mold and need to be thrown away.
Dust the Affected Rooms
Mold spores are microscopic and often mixed in with dust. You should thoroughly dust and clean the affected rooms. Dusting will help to clear any remaining spores still in the environment.
Deodorize Your House
Deodorization will help protect the unaffected areas of your house. Any mold spores with the potential to grow will be cleaned away. Deodorization also helps to eliminate the odors from mold growths.
Conclusion
Contact the Service Team of Professionals (STOP) is you need help at any point in mold remediation. Our staff is skilled at controlling and eliminating mold infestations.
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