Five Steps To Proper Mold Treatment

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FIVE STEPS TO PROPER MOLD TREATMENT
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• Mold is a pretty serious problem for lots of
  homes. There is something you should keep in
  mind when you face mold, remove it immediately
  before it gets huge and hurt both you and your
  home. So, there are 5 steps to effective mold
  removal.

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• 1. Find all places affected by mold
• The worst part about mold is that its an
  invisible intruder it can grow in places which
  are hard to see and spot affected areas.

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• Keep in mind that mold problems appear only
  because of water or moisture issue. So, your goal
  is to find out where dampness comes from and how
  it damages your house.

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• Check each room of your home thoroughly as there
  is no point in mold treatment of some of the
  mold. Remember that in case you miss a small
  spot, youll get the same issue on your hands
  once again.

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• Double-check carpets, inside walls, heating, air
  conditioning, ceiling, bathtubs, sinks,
  countertops, etc. These are places with higher
  moisture just what mold like.

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• If you find a water problem (such as flood
  damage), fix it immediately. It wont let mold
  spores continue to grow.

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• However, the best and the most effective test for
  mold can be done by professionals. So, consider
  hiring specialists from restoration companies.
  You can locate mold on your own, but when its
  completed by an expert, there are more chances
  mold wont spread again.

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• 2. Prepare all supplies
• Assemble plastic bags in which youll place moldy
  materials, gloves, an N-95 face mask, a bottle of
  water to spray over affected areas, a cleaning
  mix to remove mold (it can be a combination of
  bleach and water), and a brush so you can scrub
  the contaminated areas.

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• 3. Get the work area ready
• Isolate your work area put your personal stuff
  away from the moldy surfaces. What cannot be
  removed cover fully with sheets of plastic (use
  a duct tape to make sure these areas wont be
  contaminated with mold) or polyethylene sheeting.

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• Close all doors and windows near the work area to
  minimize the risk of mold spores spreading. Make
  sure you put on protecting clothing.

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• 4. Start removal
• Use bleach-and-water solution for mold
  remediation Boca Raton (put it in a spray
  bottle). Scrub moldy surfaces with a rag or a
  brush. Pay attention to materials which cant be
  removed and scrub them heavily to get rid of mold
  as much as possible.

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• Let it dry so moisture can evaporate. To make the
  process faster, you can use fans or increase the
  temperature in your house.

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• 5. Define whether the removal has been effective
• Even if all surfaces are clean and dry, it
  doesnt mean youll get rid of mold 100. So,
  look closely and determine if there are any signs
  of water damage which repeats again.

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• Also, check for visible mold, moldy materials as
  well as moldy odors. If there are any, your clean
  up procedure has been successful.

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• Keep in mind that in the future you need to
  prevent the mold issue. The only way is to
  control moisture. Mold usually appears on
  surfaces in attics, bathrooms, and walls with
  water leaks from outside your home.

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• If your basement has a poor foundation, prepare
  yourself to face with the mold problem sooner or
  later.

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• What you can do stop water leaks, provide
  effective ventilation in the attic, keep your
  bathroom as dry as possible, and make sure there
  is no water near the foundation.

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• The most reliable and efficient way to get rid of
  mold is hiring professionals. They conduct
  rigorous mold testing and use the latest removal
  processes and equipment to get rid of mold once
  and forever!

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