Home Renovation Toronto

By Richard Barthallo

Molds love to find their place in your home. Don”t be too complacent that you do not see any them since they are hard to see with the naked eye. But just because they are not visible inside your house does not mean that your house is mold free. Excess moisture, poor cleaning habits and poor ventilation can promote mold growth inside your home. If you think that your house is being invaded by molds, you should eliminate the possible source of mold and follow the correct mold removal process to ensure that the problem will be addressed properly.

If you find molds starting to grow inside your home, be sure to follow these steps of mold removal:

Locate and fix moisture problem.

Molds growth is enhanced by moisture. If you want to completely remove molds, you must find and eliminate its source. Otherwise, mold removal will not be successful. It will just keep on coming back to your home. Moisture can be the result of roof and plumbing leaks, overflowing tubs, toilet and sinks, inadequate ventilation in kitchen and bathroom and excessive use of humidifier.

Keep a low humidity level inside your home

After fixing the sources of moisture problem, bringing back the humidity level to its standard level will enhance the mold removal process. Humidity levels should be 30-50% during winter and should be less than 60% in summer. Size heating, cooling ventilation, better air circulation, and using a dehumidifier will keep low humidity level inside your home.

Keep it dry

In the event of overflow and flood, immediate drying of wet materials can enhance mold removal. Using dehumidifiers and fans to circulate air can promote faster drying.

Treatment of affected materials

* Clothes - Mild mildew spots can be treated by brushing off molds that grows outside and letting the clothes dry under the sun. For washable items, use soap and water followed by sun and air drying which can prevent and remove molds, In cases of severe mold cases, you may need a stronger solution that only a mold removal service can provide.

* Porous Materials - These items should typically be discarded most especially if mold is severe. Carpets can sometimes be saved with simple methods of mold removal, such as sponging with dry soap or detergent suds and then wiping clean, or using a shampoo machine. Again professional services may be necessary if you want better chances of restoring them.

* Paper and Books - Although it’’s almost impossible for these items to be retrieved, minor damage can often be rectified by brushing off surface mold and sprinkling with cornstarch or talcum powder to eliminate dampness.

Cleaning of Surface

Non-porous materials such as hard plastic, concrete, glass, metal and solid wood can be easily cleaned by scrubbing mold off with detergent and water and then drying the item completely.

Disinfecting

After cleaning hard surfaces, you may choose to disinfect them. Mixing 1/4 to 1/2 cup of bleach per gallon of water provides an effective disinfectant solution. Allow the solution to dry on the surface of the treated areas rather than wiping up. Open the windows while doing this to prevent inhaling fumes.

Keep them out your home

Mold will take any opportunity to grow in your home if permitted. Stay alert for moisture problems, musty odors, and other signs that mold may be forming to prevent them from growing back.

About The Author

Richard Barthallo writes for homeowners. Additional information available at http://monmouthwaterdamagerestoration.weebly.com