Tips to Removing Mold | Mold Removal Princeton

Tips to Removing Mold - Mold Removal Princeton

Mold is everywhere. It’s unavoidable, particularly in moist areas of a home or business, such as bathrooms, attics and crawlspaces. While there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of mold forming, i.e., putting exhaust fans in the bathrooms, it’s unrealistic to think any structure will be completely devoid of mold. And while most types of household mold are harmless, you can never really be positive about this unless you have a mold inspection company come out to determine the presence and type of mold.

That said, many homeowners want to tackle those small infestations of mold on their own so that the mold growth doesn’t get worse. It’s important to wear protective gear such as goggles and gloves before taking on this job. Bleach and water will work fine on tile areas, such as along grout lines or in shower stalls. You’ll find no shortage of cleaning products in your local hardware store. Just make sure they contain bleach to kill off the mold spores.

For bigger areas with more extensive water damage, you’ll need to get a little more involved. Here’s what to do if mold has infiltrated your carpeting. Again, don the proper gear so you don’t breathe in the spores, bleach or the VOCs contained in carpet fibers:

• Wear old clothes so you can throw them out later.
• Wear a respirator or face mask, goggles and gloves.
• Keep an exhaust fan running in the window.
• Use a utility knife to slice the carpeting into 6 x 8-ft. sections.
• Mist the surface with a water bottle first to prevent the spread of spores.
• Roll up the cut sections.
• Wrap in thick plastic twice and seal with duct tape for disposal.

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For mold damage that extends to your walls, you’ll need to cut the drywall with a saw to find the mold and let it dry out. In the case of mold that’s been proliferating for a while, you’ll see rot occurring with the wood. To remedy this, remove and replace soft studs and wall sheathing, treat the affected areas with a wood preservative after drying, and double up with new pressure-treated wood.

Mold Removal Princeton Cleanup

The Mold Removal Princeton cleanup process is just as important as the removal, so be careful. Vacuum all the debris left over with a wet/dry vac. When done, clean the vacuum inside and out, replace the filter and soak all attachments in bleach and water. Keep a dehumidifier and fan running so the drying-out process can go more quickly. After three days, inspect the area. If you still see or smell new areas of mold, start the cleaning process over again with bleach. When you’re confident the mold is finally gone, seal all wood surfaces then paint the walls with latex paint containing mildewcide. This will keep more mold from growing back. If the mold affects your tiles, apply grout sealer.

It’s our suggestion that you always call a professional for this job, as the average homeowner isn’t aware of what constitutes harmless or dangerous mold. Sometime, toxic black mold is present which can cause serious health effects. Don’t take the chance of exposure. Call Stock Environmental Consulting - Mold Removal Princeton at 732-383-5190 to schedule your mold testing and inspection today.