WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DISCOVER MOLD IN YOUR HOME?

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TIPS AND TRICKS TO REMOVE MOLD

 

 

“Mold in your home can cause illness in you and your family. If nothing else, it looks gross.”

 

Mold can develop on a variety of surfaces, including walls, clothing, books, toys, and even Discs. It can convert valued belongings into musty relics fit only for the trash.

In this article, we will discuss mold, why it grows, and how to get rid of it.

 

WHAT EXACTLY IS MOLD?

Mold is a type of fungus. There are numerous types, and they can appear both indoors and outdoors. Molds create spores, which float around in the air and spread. Mold spores can be found in any indoor setting. Spores cannot be avoided, and they can survive in conditions where mold itself cannot grow.

 

How does mold get into our homes?

Molds are more likely to grow inside a home with more people living in it. This is because when we breathe, we release a lot of moisture into the air.

 

How to Remove Mold from Your Home?

“It is critical that you remove mold as soon as you find it because the spores might influence the quality of air in your home.”

 

  • Moldy materials should be removed

If not disposed of properly, moldy materials may stir up spores, which can spread into your home. A square foot of wall may contain over 3,000 million mold spores due to their tiny size. To prevent the risks of spores, you must use the proper equipment and follow the safety measures.

 

  • Heating, Insulation, and Ventilation

“Provide suitable heating and insulation in cold climates to reduce humidity and moisture.”

Install good ventilation, particularly in wet rooms such as the bathroom, laundry, and kitchen. Maintaining rain and surface water drainage is important for avoiding water leaks. Ensure that all holes in the roof are watertight and also that pipes and other structures are properly fixed.

 

  • Look around your bathtub for mold

To prevent mold around your bathtub or shower, treat the bathroom wall with an antimicrobial spray before sealing the grout with two coats of grout sealant. If the mold survives, replace the wall with a cement board tile backer and new tiles.

 

  • Identify the cause of the mold

Make sure during the removal process that it is fixed so that the mold will not come back. If there was a roof leak, ensure it was repaired. If a pipe causes a water leak in a wall, make absolutely sure it’s fixed. If the humidity level on your home humidifier is set too high, turn it down.

 

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