Mold infestation can ruin your home and your family’s health. The initial step to take in mold abatement is learning how to get rid of black mold at home.
Overview
Mold can be a huge nuisance at home. It can darken grout lines in the sink and the shower, discolor the drywall, darkens decks, stain walls, peel of paint, and can grow almost anywhere with moisture. Mold spores are dangerous to a person’s health and trigger allergic reactions such as skin rashes, sneezing, runny nose, and foul odors. The first step in mold abatement is to get rid of it before it grows into huge clusters that are difficult to remove.
Mold abatement or removal can be done using everyday household cleaning products. But a large mold infestation can pose a threat to your health, especially if you have allergies or a weak immune system. When home has a huge mold problem, you need to call mold abatement professionals who have the right knowledge and tools to kill mold.
Identifying Mold
Spotting mold in your house is easy, especially the visible ones. It’s the black thing that you see in the bathrooms grout lines and painted sidings. A surface with mildew is often hard to distinguish from the dirty ones. To test mold, dab small amounts of household bleach onto the affected area. If the black stuff lightens after two minutes, then its mold if the color does not change, then its dirt.
Mildew than can be visibly seen on the surface will not damage the structure of your home. However, large clusters of molds if left untreated can cause rotting of the wooden structures of your house. If you suspect an area that is infested with mold, probe it with a screwdriver or any sharp tool. If the wood crumbles or is soft, then mold has taken over it.
If you discover a high concentration of mold in a certain area of your house, look for signs of mold growth on damp walls, under the carpet, wet rood sheathing, and other areas of the house with high moisture.
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