How to Clean Mold on Basement Walls and Prevent Reoccurrence
Steps to Clean Mold On Basement Walls. When it comes to cleaning mold on basement walls, scrubbing with detergent and water is the first step. Vacuum or sweep down the walls to remove as much dry material as possible. After that, washing down the walls with soap and water will help remove most of the remaining dust and dirt that has accumulated.
100+ Pictures of Mold in the Home
Below you can see some mold on walls and floors. Mold cannot be adequately removed from drywall so the drywall must be removed and replaced. Mold cannot be adequately removed from carpet, either, so that must be removed and replaced. You can read more about moldy carpet here. You might be able to remove mold from vinyl flooring, but if there is ...
Penicillium Mold in The Home .........Health Issues, Removal
Note that if you have mold covering a large surface area (greater than about 10 square feet) or mold in your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, or if you are suffering from mold-related health problems or are at increased risk for mold-related illness, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends hiring a ...
Yellow Mold In The Home .........Health Concerns, Removal
Mucor – This strain of mold initially appears white or yellow, but later turns gray. It’s one of the fastest growing strains of mold and it can cause serious health problems, including a life-threatening infection called mucormycosis, in which mold invades the blood vessels in the body, compromising blood supply.
When is Encapsulating Mold Appropriate?
Note that you should never paint over mold with regular paint. Regular paint, or even mold-resistant paint, will not prevent mold in the wood from growing or spreading. It will only make it harder to see the mold when it does begin to grow. Only a product designed specifically to encapsulate mold should be used for that purpose.
Mold or Efflorescence? .......How to Tell the Difference
Most mold remediation companies offer free home inspections and they can tell you for sure. 855-756-2288.
Household Mold Removal Updates
Mold in schools is a serious concern for students, parents and school faculty. Common causes of mold growth in schools, health issues from mold exposure, finding mold, removal. How parents can get involved. Continue reading "Mold in Schools: What Parents Can Do"
Best Basement Dehumidifiers ..........Selecting the Right One
The best basement dehumidifiers reduce relative humidity, making basements more comfortable, preventing mold, and protecting furnishings and other items stored there. In a moment we'll tell you which dehumidifiers we like best for basements but first we want to talk about what to look for in a basement dehumidifier.
Geotrichum Mold In The Home
The particular type of mold known as geotrichum is common throughout the world. It can grow and flourish in the dampness of your basement, inside closets, drawers, and cabinets, in bathrooms, and even in the attic or inside of walls. If mold is present where you live or work, it can be difficult to detect if it is not visible.
Black Mold Pictures and Information
Black mold spreads rapidly and a small amount of mold can quickly grow to encompass an entire wall or ceiling or more. Addressing black mold early is important because once the problem grows so large, it is difficult, time-consuming and costly to address. Unchecked, black mold can cause serious damage to your home.