Anybody can experience the unfortunate situation of flooding after a storm or a breakdown in the sanitary installation. Usually, in these types of situations, time is of the essence because water damage can become extensive. Mold is the first concern when dealing with misfortunes like these. Mildew can be the culprit for a lot of health problems because it produces substances that can cause allergic reactions that present at times as hay fever-type symptoms, like runny nose, skin rash, red eyes and sneezing. For people with asthma mold can trigger attacks. Plus mold exposure can irritate the skin, throat, lungs and nose both in healthy and allergic people. So if the mold growth is too extensive, the best thing you can do is to hire a mold remediation Atlanta company that will do a thorough cleaning of your house. 

But if you want to save some money and not use the services of a mold remediation Atlanta business, then here are a some steps for dealing with this kind of situation yourself. First you need to learn how to asses a mold problem which implies more than looking at the wall or in the corners of your house. Sometimes mold can be invisible. That is why you have to understand that a mold situation is caused by moisture or a water problem. Second of all, you have to know where moisture comes from and how it has managed to get inside your house.

Mold remediation will always involve a careful cleanup process in which you should avoid direct exposure as best as you can. You can solve this problem yourself if the contaminated area is up to thirty square feet. For bigger contaminated areas it is likely that mold has penetrated the surface of the materials in your house, so it is best to leave it up to a professional team from a mold remediation Atlanta company that has the necessary skills and equipment to deal with the situation.

If you take the matter into your own hands then the first thing you should do is to fix the water problem. This way you’ll be able to prevent new mold growth. Next you must isolate the contaminated area by closing all windows, doors and other rooms. A good idea is to also cover all openings or doorways with six millimeters polyethylene sheeting and seal it with duct tape. You must get rid of dust by misting the contaminated area. Furthermore, you should remove all mold-damaged or wet materials and place them into plastic bags that are at least six millimeters thick. If you don’t have this type of bags, you can just double-bag the materials and seal them good. After you’ve wiped the outside of the bags with a detergent solution and damp cloth you can dispose of them as regular trash. Remember to clean the bags prior to leaving the contamination zone.

Last but not least, you must clean all wood and non-porous materials that are moldy. You should use a wire brush on all the surfaces that are covered with mold and then use disposable wipes to clean the area. After you’ve removed all molds you must rinse the surfaces again with clean water. Don’t forget to dry the area using dehumidifiers or fans in order to get rid of all moisture, because it offers the perfect conditions for further mold growth.

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