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During the coronavirus pandemic we are all spending more time around our homes. As people do so, they begin to notice all of the home repair projects that have been placed on the back burner, so to speak. There are four projects that you shouldn’t try to tackle on your own: roof repair, toilet replacement, window replacement, and mold removal.
Three of these, if done improperly or with the wrong materials, can lead to further damage to the home, in particular mold damage due to water intrusion, and/or mold can result in personal injury or illness to the person attempting to complete the project. Water Mold Fire Restoration of Atlanta, (512) 540-5768, would like to inform you why the fourth project, mold removal, should be left to experts like us.
Where Did the Mold Come From?
Mold and mold spores exist everywhere. No amount of cleaning and dusting can rid your home of mold spores. They come in on your clothes, float in on air currents, enter on food and other items you bring in, they can even come in riding on your pet’s paws or fur. The temperature that you maintain in your home is at the perfect level that mold needs to grow. You home contains many organic food sources that mold likes to eat, like drywall and wood. The only other thing needed by mold is moisture. There are so many ways for moisture to enter your home, some of which are involved with three of the projects listed above: roof leaks, plumbing and plumbing fixture leaks, and leaky windows that aren’t sealed properly.
Mold’s Adverse Health Affects
Mold can be the cause of several different adverse health conditions in humans; asthma, skin rashes, eye and throat irritation, and allergic reactions. Mold remediation requires specialized equipment, knowledge, and most of all, proper containment to keep from spreading the mold to other unaffected areas of the home. Mold spores are easily inhaled, that is why proper protective clothing, gloves, and breathing masks (respirators) must be worn when removing mold.
The Danger of DIY Mold Removal
Mold spores are easily disturbed and once disturbed can become airborne and inhaled by workers or spread throughout the home. Containment and air filtration are critical aspects of mold removal. Any contaminated materials must be properly bagged for disposal before being removed from the affected areas. Multiple stage cleaning processes must be done. Remaining structural materials must be dried to satisfactory levels before any repairs can be completed.
Find Professional Assistance
Successful and safe mold removal is much more complicated than it first appears to the average person. You can’t believe everything you read on the internet about easy ways to get rid of mold. If you don’t have the proper training, equipment, and personal protective clothing you could be placing yourself and your family in danger of illnesses caused by exposure to mold. At Water Mold Fire Restoration of Atlanta, (512) 540-5768, our mold removal experts are nationally certified. They will safely contain, remove, and treat your home to guarantee the mold is removed from your home. Our initial inspection and advice is always free of charge or obligation. Call us or email us at help@watermoldfire.net.
