Do I Need a Mold Remediation Professional? Moldman

The word mold has taken on a scary meaning in recent years, mostly because of negative press and media reports on the adverse effects of mold on ones health. The truth is that the mold industry is a relatively new one and many of the claims hyped in the media about mold are yet to be scientifically proven. (Check out our MOLD FAQs to learn more about the basics of mold, including health related effects caused by mold exposure.) However, I feel that no matter what the science proves, mold is gross (yes, I said it) and doesnt belong in a healthy home. But you dont alwaysneed a mold professional to get rid of mold in your home.

Mold problems go hand in hand with water problems, so when youve got a water leak or some flooding that isnt dried up quickly, mold is usually soon to follow. But it doesnt just take a catastrophic water event to bring on mold almost every home I have been to has mold growing in the bathroom.

Now, Im no doctor, but Id stake my reputation on stating that common bathroom mold isnt going to kill you. But lets face it its gross, its unattractive, and it doesnt give you a feeling of cleanliness. The reason its so prominent in homes is because the bathroom is a high humidity environment, and most people dont take the time to properly ventilate it.

But do you need to spend a lot of money on a mold professional to get rid of bathroom mold? No! It is completely unnecessary. Any moderately handy person can buy some over the counter mold cleaner and clean their tile and grout, and replace their caulking all for the grand total price of under $10! Just make sure to ventilate your bathroom going forward, so all your hard work wont be wasted.

What about mold on drywall, you ask? Well, if its a small portion of drywall, like maybe 6-10 square feet, most moderately handy people can replace it themselves, or hire a handyman to do it. Just be cautious on how the moldy drywall is handled. The room should be closed off and ventilated to the outside (i.e. close the door and open up some windows). The affected area should be wiped down with some mold-killing solution (dampness decreases the amount of spores that will be kicked up into the air). The drywall should be carefully removed, bagged, sealed and disposed of. The underlying 24 framework should then be scrubbed with some mold killer. And finally, the drywall should be replaced and the area thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed (HEPA filters are best). We also recommend wearing mask/respirator, gloves, andgoggles as well for most mold jobs, including those that require drywall replacement.

So you see? Most mold outbreaks in homes are relatively small and can be handled without the expense of mold professional. And in todays budget conscious climate, saving a little money can go a long way.

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Do I Need a Mold Remediation Professional? Moldman