How to Remove Mould From Your Home

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July 16, 2012 in Mould Removal

While most people are quick to agree that mould is unsightly, few take the time to think about the fact that it is just as equally dangerous. Mould is a potential health hazard that can occur in any home. Therefore, you need to know the risks involved and how to best deal with this menace through the best practices of mould removal.

It is very important to make sure that mould is removed, eliminated and killed completely to prevent future outbreaks. Failure to resolve the excess moisture issue will result in new mould growing.

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Bathroom Ceiling Mould

You also need to eliminate the cause of the problem and assessing this can sometimes be difficult.  In many cases, the root cause is dampness caused by excessive moisture. This can result from leaking water pipes or high levels of humidity in your home.

Given that mould thrives in moist areas, you should act quickly to eliminate the cause of the dampness including materials that have been infested by mould. This requires a thorough check of all surfaces which have the potential to encourage the growth of mould. Common areas of mould growth include the ceilings and walls in the bathroom, laundry and bedroom.

It is also possible to get rid of the mould problem in one room only for it to re-appear in a different room. This happens because mould spores spread easily from one room to another. Therefore, you should be diligent and detect mould as soon as you can. Remember, it takes about 24-48 hours for the mould to multiply once the spores move into a new room. But if you can curb mould growth at its earliest stages, then you can prevent it spreading. Plus early detection will cause you to worry less about the potential effects it would have had on your household and family.

During a mould removal exercise, safety is of prime concern. That is why mould removal professionals wear protective clothing when decontaminating a mould infested home. If you find that the level of mould is unusually high, then make sure that you also use protective clothing to limit exposure to mould spores. Remember, exposure to mould can cause various health complications which may have lasting consequences.

Finally, mould infested areas should be completely sealed off until the mould removal experts are called in to do their job.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]