Mold in Basement Tips
If you find yourself experience unexplained health problems or you can smell a strong musty odor in your home, then it’s possible that you have mold in the basement. And if you are sick, you should have a professional clean up the mold rather than doing it yourself.
If however you believe you can tackle the job yourself, then you need to make sure that the infested area is contained by securing it with plastic sheeting before you begin any work.
You’ll also want to make sure that the area is dried and repaired from any water leaks and you should at the very least install a dehumidifier to eliminate moisture, which is the perfect breeding ground for mold. You will also need to protect yourself from the fungus by wearing protective clothing and gear such as rubber gloves, eyewear and a respiratory mask.
Make sure you remove any furniture or personal items from the room before you begin. If any items are contaminated with mold you’ll want to seal them in a bag and discard them if they’re not salvageable.
Next, you’ll want to kill the fungus using a basement mold removal product. Clean up should be done as soon as possible and you should always follow the directions on the product or they might not be effective on the mold.
Once you’ve applied the mold removal product and allowed for ample time, you should rinse it with water if necessary. This is specifically a good idea if you’ve chosen to use a chemical product that can be harmful to your health even after the cleaning process.
Then, wipe down all of walls and any surfaces where the mold was present using a mild detergent and rags. Be sure to swipe with a clean side of the rag every time, otherwise you’ll just re-contaminate the surface area and you’ll have to start all over with removing mold in the basement again.