Mold Removal Panacea Mechanism

Mold is present everywhere both indoors and outdoors. Mold spores are microscopic that float in air freely and can enter your home via your pets, heating systems doors and windows. Since molds thrive on moisture, they grow best in areas with high moisture and areas that are exposed to water. In addition, molds can cause serious health hazards. Therefore, it is necessary to remove molds at its earliest before it covers your entire house and affects your health.

Remedies for mold removal-

1.    Look for signs of mold on surfaces, walls, flooring, dusty odors, discoloration or dark stains on surfaces.
2.    Contact a mold inspector if the mold growth is over 10 square feet. He/ she must be a certified inspector. 
3.    Inspection process includes visual inspection, temperature, humidity and moisture reading of your home.
4.    Dispose of all absorbent/porous materials like ceiling tiles etc because it can fill tiny cracks which will make the cleaning process more difficult.
5.    Refrain from painting. Do not paint over a moldy surface unless it is completely cleaned because the paint will not adhere to the surface and will peel off within a day or two.
6.    Since molds contains air borne particles, it is important to keep proper protection during mold removal cleaning process.
7.    Be sure to wear an N- 95 respirator. These are available at hardware stores easily.
8.    Wear goggles to protect your eyes from spore infection and gloves to keep your hands safe from infection.
9.    Also, there are some home remedies for mold removal. Some of which includes- mixture of bleach and warm water, vinegar, borax solution to inhibit mold growth, and baking soda. These all are good for mold removal. You can try spraying these from a spray bottle and can inhibit mold growth.

Different Mold Remediation Methods

Molds are organisms which are neither plant nor animal but belong to fungi kingdom that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. Sun’s ultraviolet light inhibits mold growth. Mold break down decaying organic matter such as dead plants, leaves or dead animals.  They thrive on “moisture” which is caused by humidity, condensation, water leaks etc. Moreover,  mold grows best in temperature less than 2 degree Celsius. Hence, they grow mostly in soil, wood, decaying plants and dead animals, carpet, paper, clothes, leather, wood, and food.

The dusty texture of many molds is caused by the profuse production of asexual spores formed by differentiation at the ends of hyphae. The mode of formation and shape of these spores is traditionally used to classify molds.  

There are 16 species which are toxic molds.
Symptoms include- a headache, throat infection, rashes, cough, respiratory problems etc. 

Methods of mold remediation
•    Look for  visible signs of mold.
•    Since mold feeds on fewer temperatures, turn off heating systems in order to stop the growth.
•    Use various containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to deter mold growth during its removal.
•    Utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in the process.
•    The process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. Accordingly, use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold and to help prevent new mold formation. Dispose of all mold-infested materials, like drywall and carpeting, to remediate heavy mold growth.
•    Clean all furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other items affected by mold. Sanitize your belongings. Use fogging equipment for deodorization.
•    Depending on the level of mold damage other building materials may be removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing decorative pieces  including major repairs of various areas or rooms in a home.