5 Ways to Remove Mold From the Most Important Surfaces in Your Home
Finding mold in any part of your home can be a cause for concern, but it is also fairly common – wherever there is dampness, mold is likely to grow. Although mold can harm your health , expensive professional removal is not always necessary; it can often be safely removed with the right cleaning strategy and safety measures.
Mold is a fungus that releases spores into the air that can cause respiratory problems and cause serious harm to immunocompromised people. But you can remove most types of mold without professional help – if you catch it early and take the necessary precautions to avoid breathing in the spores or spreading them to other parts of your home.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests wearing an N95 mask, gloves, and long sleeves; make sure there is adequate ventilation in the room; and keep this place as isolated as possible from other parts of the house. The EPA states that if the moldy area is less than 10 square feet (or 3 feet by 3 feet), you can handle the job yourself. Anything bigger and you probably want to call an expert.
But how you handle this job depends on where exactly your form is.