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DIY mold and mildew removal is a tiresome business. But you don't always have to rip up your carpet or replace the wood in your basement if you have flood damage. Black mold on the grout that won't shift despite loads of elbow grease and bleach? You don't have to call in a specialist to spray copious amounts of noxious chemicals around, while barring you from entering the room until the vapours clear (and that can take absolutely ages). No, you can remove the mold and mildew, and eradicate the musty smell yourself; with home use, DIY products and even a great way to use Tea Tree or Grapefruit seed oils. See below for resources to reviews, handy tips and where to purchase the best products and say goodbye to musty smells and toxic black mold.
TIP: Look at your insurance policy, you may have some cover for professional treatment.
IMPORTANT: When tackling toxic black mold (this is characterized by a dark green/black color with a slimy appearance and has a mildew/musty odour). Don't take chances and invest in some basic safety gear such as goggles, protective suit with a hood, gloves, boots or plastic overshoes to be worn over your shoes and at the very least a N-95 respirator but preferably one specifically designed to protect you from chemical vapour.
When it comes to having mold removed from your home, one of the things you'll need to consider is the remediation cost. Of course, the safety and health of your family (there are 7 good ways to know if a mold is dangerous) is more important than the price you'll have to pay to remove the mold, but it's still a good idea to be aware of how much something might cost you.
NOTE: Aerobiology Labs (authorized by the State of Michigan), did a pre & post analysis on a project treated with Mold KillerTM.
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Protect your lungs from dangerous fumes when treating mold with this mask:
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A mold () or mould () is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called . In contrast, fungi that can adopt a single celled growth habit are called yeasts. Molds are a large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species where the growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food.
"Moldy Housecorner, both Sides" by NordhornerII
DIY mold and mildew removal. You can eradicate mold and mildew from any room of the house, from carpet, wood, ceilings, you name it. I have a particular vengeance against black mold, it used to be in my room as a child and for years I had nasty bronchitis and would generally feel under the weather. When the mold was cleared so did my bronchitis!
DIY Mold and Mildew Removal - you can avoid massive bills and combat the scourge of black mold by a little careful planning and using appropriate safety gear
DIY Mold and Mildew removal at home is inexpensive, effective with the right products and very achievable, but do not attempt this without professional help if the area is contaminated with sewage from burst drains, pipes etc. Also, if your moldy area is more than around 1sq.m then don't try to remove it by yourself - this is a major problem on your hands. Ensure that all soft furnishings are gathered up and bagged carefully to avoid releasing spores. Once the clean up is done clean every surface of the room to eradicate all spores, preferably by wet wiping as the mold spores can hang around in your vacuum cleaner and re-contaminate the air.
DIY mold and mildew removal - resources, tips and advice.
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