Mold Cleanup In Your Home

Be sure to wear a face mask and gloves when scrubbing mold off surfaces.

Molds can have an impact on your indoor air quality. What should you do? How can you remove the mold? Well, you can clean up the mold if the size of mold is less than about 10 square feet which is less than roughly a 3 ft. by 3 ft. patch. 

The tips and techniques that should help you with your mold problem. Mold may cause staining and cometic damage, so it may not be possible to clean an item so that its original appearance is restored. When you fix a plumbing leak and other water problems, be sure to dry all items completely. Be sure to scrub mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Absorbent or porous materials, such as ceiling tiles and carpet, may have to be thrown away if they become moldy. The mold can grow on or fill in the empty spaces and it may be difficult to remove the mold completely. Lastly, the bathroom is always often a place that is damp and can be hard to maintain completely free of mold. Be sure to increase ventilation, for example, running a fan or opening a window and cleaning more frequently will usually prevent mold from recurring, or at least keeping the mold to a minimum. 

For more information:

http://www.epa.gov/mold/basic-information

Interactive mold house tour

http://www.epa.gov/mold/interactive-mold-house-tour