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  • Keeping Mold Out by Preventing Indoor Moisture

    It is very difficult to tell whether a mold or mold spore is dangerous just by looking at it.  Also, mold can easily grow in your home without your realization until a large portion of the house is infested. Mold, which can grow in just about any part of the house, can be very costly to detect and to eradicate.  The best way to keep mold from infesting your home is to be keen about the indoor moisture levels.

    Here are a few steps homeowners can take to prevent the growth of molds within the house:

    Look out for potential mold prone

    Those areas in your house that are prone to retaining high moisture levels are prone to mold infestation. These include the walls, basement, beneath the ceiling tiles or on the floor. Depending on the area that is likely to attract mold, you may eradicate the moisture using several methods. For example, you might want to dry or replace wet roof tiles, repair the gutter or get rid of a damp carpet. If you suspect mold in areas that you cannot easily reach such as behind walls, it is advisable to use the services of mold remediation contractors to get rid of the forming mold before it spreads.
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  • Is Mold Testing Really Necessary?

    When left to accumulate, mold can damage buildings and expose the inhabitants of the infested building to health risks such as sinuses, wheeling and exacerbation of asthma. The growing concern over mold growth across the country has allowed for a plethora of speculations, misconceptions and confusion about various aspects pertaining to mold. One of the frequently asked questions by concerned homeowners is whether mold inspection is necessary.

    The necessity of mold inspection will entirely depend on the goal of the inspection process. The truth is that if you can see mold in your house, you probably do not require hiring a mold inspector to come and inspect or test for the presence of mold in your house. It is also untrue that mold inspection is necessary to determine the course of action to take after the mold is detected. Most of the time, the cause of mold growth is the presence of moisture in the building and thus the only cause of action to take is to eliminate the source of moisture.
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  • Is It Worthwhile To Hire A Mold Remediation Company?

    Mold remediation is the process of safely removing mold from infested areas and items. Due to the raising concerns of potential health risks posed by toxic molds, there has been a proliferation of mold remediation service providers. But are these service providers necessary? It is a fact that you need to eradicate mold growth immediately it is detected; who cleans out the mold will largely depend on the toxicity of the mold and the extent to which the mold has grown.  Other factors to consider include:

    Size of Infested Area

    According to the Environmental Protection Agency, you can safely remediate areas as small as 3 feet by 3 feet. If the infested area is more than this, it is worthwhile and necessary to seek the services of a mold remediation company. If the mold formation is on a small area, it is important that you cut off the source of moisture before you proceed with the DIY mold removal procedure. Without taking care of the sources of moisture, your mold removal efforts will only be temporary at most.
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  • How To Detect Mold In Your Basement

    In addition to the laundry room and bathroom, the basement is one of the areas that are prone to mold growth due to the level of moisture found in this part of the room. Water damage from leaking pipes and floods, inadequate ventilation and a lack of dehumidifying mechanisms also compound the issue of basement mold.

    The thing about mold formation in the basement is that it can easily go unnoticed for a long time. People hardly go to their basements and as such, they are only likely to notice mold growth after it has spread extensively. If not attended to, mold in the basement can cause extensive damage to the entire house or building.
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