Do It Yourself Black Mold Removal Guide
Black mold is a dangerous substance that can grow in your home and not only cause damages to your walls, but also put you and your family at risk for some serious health problems, up to and including death. While most cases, if caught early are able to be taken care of by the home owner and don’t pose much of a risk, if taken care of improperly or not at all, then it can grow into a large, deadly problem. I am going to give you the do’s and don’ts of black mold removal so that you can hopefully take care of it yourself.
The first thing you’ll want to do is to look into the scope of the problem. If the mold has been undetected for a while, it will have grown into a larger, more expansive area. If it is a smaller area, then you should be able to do it yourself, but if you are concerned that the area may be too big, then you should call a professional and have it inspected.
Once you have determined that you will be able to do the removal yourself, then you’ll want to get a specialized black mold removal and cleaning product. Do not use bleach, because while it may seem like it will be able to remove the mold, it actually makes the problem worse. Bleach does not kill the mold at the roots, instead it will only whiten the black mold making it seem like you removed it, but it will continue to grow putting you at further risk. You’ll be able to find the mold or mildew cleaning products at your local grocery store or hardware store.
You’ll want to first seal off the area from possibly exposing other rooms of the house. You can open a window to ventilate the room better. Then, you’ll want to use a wet cloth to pat the area of of mold. If the mold is dry when you are scrubbing, then it can be released into the air and if you breath it in it could cause respiratory problems. Then, once it is wet, just use the cleaning spray that you purchased by following the directions on there, and you’ll have the mold cleaned up in no time.