Top Tips for Getting Rid of Damp and Mold

sponge-cleaning-bathroom-tilesAny potential damage to the home can be a frustrating and costly experience. Home maintenance is a chore in and of itself, requires consistent investment and can be even costlier if ignored. Older homes in particular suffer from a wide array of problems that come with age, climate and a variety of other variables. We wish that our homes could remain permanently in pristine condition, but the realities of life ensure that’s not the case. When mold and moisture manage to work their way into the home, it can be a worrisome and unhealthy experience. We’ll talk below about how you can get rid of these problems before any lasting damage is done.

Remove the Problematic Sources Damp conditions breed mold. Mold removal is a separate process from moisture control, but the conditions that allowed the mould to grow in the first place must be handled. The leading cause of mold in many homes is a prominence of mud, earth or other moisture-laden materials pushed up against the foundation and walls of the home. If this is the case, then shoveling back these materials away from the home can help eliminate most of the moisture problem. Additionally, the chemicals in the foundation of the home that helped to repel water may have disintegrated after years and decades; a new application with a damp proof course injection machine can help re-establish a moisture barrier around the home.

Remove the Mold
If the walls, floors, ceilings or other elements of the home are covered in mold, then removal should be a top priority. Various forms of mold can grow in moisture-laden conditions, with the very worst being black mould. This mould is so bad for your health that doctors state it is worse than cigarette use. In order to begin cleaning, you’ll need to first ventilate the house. This will help remove much of the excess moisture within the home after the root cause of the moisture is eliminated. A dehumidifier can also be a great investment in this case.

You’ll also need a strong mould cleaning product in order to begin. Bleach is often used in these products or used in conjunction with cleaners to remove the mould. You’ll want to wear a mask in order to avoid breathing in any of the potentially toxic spores. It is very important to clean the mould off the walls while there is still some moisture in the home. Why? Because as the home dries out completely, the mould spores will become dry and release as biology intended. If you wait too long, then you’ll have countless mold spores floating around in the home. However, it’s worth noting that you’ll want to use old clothing, a spare towel or something comparable to remove any excess moisture from the walls before cleaning. You could also contact a mould removal company like mouldremoval.net.au if you would feel safer.

Be Healthier and Happier
Nobody wants to live in a humid, damp environment filled with toxins. Dampness and mold can cause a whole host of problems beyond exposure to toxic particles, and nobody deserves to live like that. You’ll be doing yourself, your family and your home value a favour by addressing this situation at the first sign of any problem.

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