Tips for Cleaning Mold in Your Home

3/26/2020 (Permalink)

You should call mold remediation specialists immediately

Tips for Cleaning Mold in Your Home

If you recently had a water emergency in your Weaverville, NC, home, you should check for house mold. Mold growth occurs quickly in wet areas, so you need to remedy the situation as soon as possible.
You can handle mold patches yourself if they are less than 10 square feet. First, however, you must make sure you are wearing the proper mold cleanup gear. Do not go near the mold unless you are wearing:

• Long rubber gloves
• Goggles
• A respirator
  

Once you have the appropriate protection, you can start to clean the mold in your home. Below are some tips for this process.

Address the Moisture First

Since mold damage is usually caused by moisture, you first should check for any excess water in your house. Leaks should be fixed immediately, and wet items must be dried completely.
Of course, some areas, such as the bathroom, are hard to keep completely free of house mold. You may have to clean this room more frequently. You can also install a fan or window to increase ventilation.

Clean Thoroughly and Discard Unsalvageable Items

After the water is removed, you can use a mixture of water and detergent to scrub hard, moldy surfaces. Porous items, including carpets and tiles, are tougher to clean. They may have to be thrown out and replaced. Avoid caulking or painting any surfaces until the mold has been removed.
Mold can also affect expensive or sentimental items in your home. You may want to contact restoration specialists to see if they can salvage these belongings.
The above tips should help you remove small amounts of house mold. However, extensive black mold cleanup should only be performed by professionals. If you see a large area of mold on your property, you should call mold remediation specialists immediately.
Experts should also be called in if the mold was caused by contaminated or sewer water. They will know how to get rid of this mold safely.