When should you call professional mold?

If you’re unsure whether you have a mold problem, it’s always best to call a professional. They can help you identify the presence of mold and recommend the best way to deal with it.

Mold can cause various health problems, so it’s essential to address any issue as soon as possible. Some symptoms of mold exposure include coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and skin irritation. If you experience any of these symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.

In some cases, mold may also cause structural damage to your home. It’s essential to get rid of it as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

If you think you may have a mold problem, follow the steps below.

1. Try to identify and fix the source of moisture. Mold needs a source of water to survive. So the first step is always to find where the smoke might be coming from and try to prevent it from getting inside your home. This may include anything from fixing leaky pipes or roofing issues to replacing appliances that have been known to cause water damage continuously. You can also contact a professional for help with large-scale restoration issues if necessary.
2. Use fans and dehumidifiers to dry out any wet materials in your home as quickly as possible. While mold cannot grow on surfaces without a high level of moisture, it does set up camp on damp areas until they dry out. This means it’s imperative to get the moist air out of your house and dry things out quickly.
3. Clean any visible mold with a solution of bleach and water (roughly 1 cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water, or about one part bleach to 10 parts water). Be sure your work area is well ventilated when you do this! Wear gloves and protect your eyes from splashes if necessary. It also helps to wear an N-95 mask (available at most hardware stores) when cleaning up moldy areas—this will help prevent inhalation, which could cause respiratory problems in the future. Remember: Mold spores can be easily spread all over your home, so when in doubt, it’s best to err on the side of caution and wear a mask.
4. If you can’t clean an area with bleach, don’t worry! There are other options for killing mold that won’t require chemical exposure—be sure to read all product labels carefully before proceeding. For example, you could try a dry cleaning fluid like Virkon S or Nuvan Pro strips. You can also use simple household items like tea tree oil and baking soda to combat mold in small areas (see the next section).
5. Disinfect any porous surfaces that have come into contact with mold, water, or raw sewage to avoid becoming infected again. An enzyme cleaner made from natural sources is one option, or you could try a commercial product like Concrobium Mold Control.