Mold is a very common issue in most homes, it can easily grow wherever there’s an abundance of moisture due to several reasons, and it can grow in just 24 hours. Some of the most affected areas are usually basements, garages, ceilings and bathroom walls.
If you have a mold outbreak at your home we recommend acting as fast as possible, a mildew can become a very scary mold issue in less than 24 hours, and it can start taking over big areas which will require professional help. We will always recommend seeking a mold remediation company to inspect your home but in some minor cases you could get rid of the mildew before it gets worse by yourself, make sure the affected area is less than 1 sq.ft. If you’d like to have a free inspection call us +17865392083 or send us a request here
Here we will show you the best way to do it only for those minor cases (less than 1 sq.ft). Mold can be very harmful to human health and it should be taken care of with caution.
First of all, wear the right clothing to cover all your skin, use a mask to cover mouth and nose, gloves and clear glasses to protect your eyes, preferably disposable items as they could end up with mold spores after the process.
The only areas we recommend removing mold on your own would be the areas with one of the following materials:
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Tile
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Concrete
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Metal
For any other material, seek professional help.
First of all, you need to make sure you have stopped the main source of moisture, if you have a leak you would like to start by fixing it and then continue with the following 5 steps to remove mold:
1- Remove all the things you have near the surface, make up some space. And make sure there’s not strong air currents near the area, this could spread mold spores to other areas while you’re doing the following steps.
2- Look for regular white vinegar, water, two spray containers, a brush or sponge, cleaning cloth and a cleaning towel.
3- Fill up one of the containers with the white vinegar, start spraying the vinegar throughout the affected area and let it sit for at least 60 minutes (walk away in the meantime)
4- Take the sponge or brush (depending on the surface, brush is best for concrete), fill up the second spray container with water, spray the area with the water and scrub away all the visible mold spots.
5- Finish it up by using a cleaning towel to dry out the surface, remember this is very important to prevent mold re-growth
If you need an inspection, call us! +17865392083 / send us a request here
Or any mold remediation company you trust to help you get rid of mold as soon as possible.
