FAQ's

Queston: How do you get rid of black mold on the wall? First, the mold grew on the wall because the wall is wet. You must find the source of the moisture. Second, correct the problem that is causing the moisture. Third, hire a professional mold removal company. Dead or Alive mold can be harmful to you.

Question: What does toxic black mold look like? It looks like black or green spots. It can be fuzzy or just a bunch of small spots. There is no telling the difference between black mold and harmless mold. The only way to know is through testing.

Frequent headaches are just one of many
common symptoms of mold poisoning

Question: What's the secret for mold mildew smell removal? One of the first signs of a mold and mildew problem is the smell. You've smelled it before and it's described as "musty", "basement smell", "stale air", etc. Just as in removing black mold, you must eliminate the moisture source first, then clean up and remove the mold itself, and then remove the mold from the air. This final step is usually done with commercial air scrubbers and or fogging with an antimicrobial disinfectant.

Question: Should I use bleach to kill mold? Bleach is a powerful cleaning agent, however you must be very careful how you use it. Even the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says not to use bleach in the mold removal process.

Question: What should I use to remove mold? There are many tools and chemicals needed in the mold removal process. What to use is dependent on the type of mold found and the severity of the job in front of you. You'll also need (PPE) personal protection equipment and the proper cleansers and sealers, etc.

Question: Are mold allergies worse when it rains? Actually mold allergies can be worse when it rains. Mold spores are dispersed into the air by the mechanical force of water striking mold colonies. Then these air borne spores relocate and begin new colonies. So often times mold allergies do get worse when it rains.

Question: How does mold grow? Mold spores are everywhere. They are in the indoor and outdoor air. Outside air will contain lower concentrations of mold spores because the spores are not trapped within a building structure. Since the 1970's houses are built more energy efficient, which saves us money on our heating bills but has also created a perfect environment for mold to grow.

Mold grows when their spores land on a moist surface that contains a food source such as wood or cellulose based building materials. The mold then spreads more spores through the air to reproduce.

Question: Can mold cause headaches? Yes, mold poisoning can cause headaches. It attacks the immune system giving you a headache and a run down feeling. This is a common sign of mold in a house. Unfortunately if you keep getting headaches, a likely cause is overexposed to mold. Especially if you feel better after being away from your home or office for a few hours.

Question: How do I get rid of mold? First eliminate the source of moisture that allows the mold to thrive. Mold removal can be as simple as wiping it up. It can also be as sophisticated as cleaning up asbestos! In most cases, it's best to hire a professional mold remediation company rather than risking toxic exposure and possibly spreading the contamination around, further compounding the problem.

Resources:
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