Mold & Mildew Removal

It is very important to get rid of any mold or mildew that is in your home or work space. The sooner you can identify it the less damage will have been done. The first warning sign is often a very musty smell. Chances are the mold & mildew are growing in places where you can’t visually see them so make sure you start looking around. You may have more than one source of it as well so don’t stop your search when you come across one problem area.

In order to resolve the problem you are going to have to determine what the cause of the mold & mildew is. In many instances it is the result of a water leak. If you can’t find one then you should call in a professional to look as well. In areas where the climate is very humid it could be enough to trigger the growth of mold & mildew. In such cases you will need to install a dehumidifier in the area to reduce the amount of moisture that will be accumulating.

Anything that you can remove with mold & mildew on it should be taken outside. This includes curtains, rugs, and decorative items. The sunlight is very powerful and it will kill the spores in such items. You may have to use various types of cleaners to get rid of stains from the mold and mildew as well. Other items such as the walls and the carpet will be harder to get rid of the mold & mildew from as they can’t be easily removed from the location.

Since it can be very dangerous to your health to breath in the mold & mildew, you should be cautious when removing it. Wear gloves and a respirator as well as plastic over your clothing. You can get the big sheets of it for painting and then cut holes in it for your hands and head to fit through.

For big jobs of mold & mildew you should call in a professional to do the job. This is gong to be more expensive but you can be sure they will take care of the problem. If the mold & mildew was the result of damage from a water leak or something similar your home owner’s insurance may cover the cost of the clean up and removal. You will need to contact your agent to find out the specifics under your own policy.