The EPA or Environmental Protection Agency suggests that it is hard to eliminate the entire molds that are present in your home or in any particular area. Mold spores do exist and grow well because of much moisture and humid. But whatever it takes, molds are ought to be removed and killed. Since mold spores are tiny and they are not visible, you could easily inhale some of them as you breathe. A contaminated indoor air can induce allergies, asthma attacks and other health issues. Mold can do thousands of dollars in structural damage not to mention the medical bills related to mold and mildew.
You should always be using your eyes and nose to Investigate for any mold signs in your home. Some of the common indications that can predict mold infestations are the discolorations and patches that occur on your walls, ceilings or floors. Aside from that, molds can produce strong moldy odor within your home. Whenever you smell bad odors in your home and you simply can’t tell where it came from, then most probably that it is due to large molds growing in the hidden areas in your home. Also look for molds where moisture is always present for example your bathroom and kitchen, basements or utility rooms.
The best way to test for mold depends on who you ask. You can get a do it yourself mold testing kit where you collect the samples and send them off to a lab for analysis or you can invest and hire a certified mold tester or industrial hygienist who has the training, experience and equipment necessary to handle this important matter. The accuracy of the test depends on the skills of the individual taking the samples.
Initially is may seem easy for you to open the kit, collect the samples and send them off to the lab. Next the results comes back and you start reviewing the report and it read like something from outer space and you have no idea what to do or what the report means. Mold testing is the most important part of determining you indoor air quality.
When you property need to have mold removed the process is called mold remediation. This is the removal of mold or bio toxic contaminates that pose human health consequences or threats to the environment particularly inside the property. Simply put it means a clean-up and disinfecting process which can be quite complex depending on the type or stains of mold identified. The goal is to remove not only the mold, its spores, roots but to control the spread of mold to other areas of the property.
Some guidelines that you should consider when choosing a remediation specialist consider asking for references, licenses, certifications, type of services they provide, warranties, and if they offer follow up testing once the remediation process is completed. Cost varies with the remediation process depending on the geographic location, the level of the mold problem and associate damages. It is always to get several written quotes and the least expensive does not always indicate the best qualified person. Failure to successfully remove the mold and the spores will result in problems for all concerned.
