⋅Mold Removal: Don’t Do-It-Yourself⋅
Most people who try to remove mold themselves use chlorine bleach, vinegar, or similar disinfectants to get rid of household mold. However, these chemicals are not always adequate mold removal tools and appear to work only on the surface.
Bleach is made up primarily of water, so it can actually help mold thrive.
Additionally, these household products typically will not penetrate into wood to fungal rot and do not address the issue of spores that may have aerosolized (become airborne) in your home. When used incorrectly, these common household products can produce toxic fumes that can make you sick and, in some cases, can be deadly because mixing some chemicals produces a lethal toxin.
Ever notice that, when you use a popular mold-removal disinfectant in your bathroom, you have to keep cleaning the same mold spot off the bathtub tile every week?
That’s because all bleach does is remove the discoloration mold produces. It does not remove the microscopic plant that will return and grow in the same place. Advanced Bio Treatment uses industry-specific antimicrobials formulated to destroy the mold at its many growth phases and not just “bleach” the discoloration of the mold.
Your senses Don’t Accurately Detect Mold
Did you know that you can’t always see mold? When you can see it, there is usually more of it hiding behind wallpaper and paneling, on the back of carpet and carpet padding, in the HVAC system, on ceiling panels, and in drywall.
Did you know that you can’t always smell mold? People often believe that if you don’t smell it, it isn’t there.
Most of the time, mold has no detectable odor.
Did you know that you can’t see or smell the microscopic spores released into the air by mold? People commonly believe that once you find and repair the water problem that created the humid, moist habitat in which mold thrives and then clean up the mold, the problem is solved. Rarely true. You have probably uncovered only the surface of the problem.
Those mold spores released and now travelling through the air in your home will find all kinds of hidden environments in which to thrive and grow.
Advanced Bio Treatment finds and destroys the mold and the spores, returning your home to a safe environment.
Do-It-Yourself Mold Removal Can Create a Whole Plethora of New Problems
Why not tackle the job yourself after you’ve had a water problem and notice visible mold? Why not get out your trusty wet vac and rent some equipment from Home Depot to dry out the area? Most wet vacs are built for very light work and light water extraction, not heavy water extraction, and you run the risk of burning out the motor or not extracting all the water. Secondly, in addition to other types of secondary damages you may cause, you risk contaminating the wet vac, which will require detailed cleaning to prevent contaminating other areas of your home the next time you use it.
If you decide to dig around for hidden mold on your own, guess what?
When you rip down that wall paper or remove those ceiling tiles, you inadvertently release a plethora of mold spores.
And, chances are, you were not wearing the right protective gear when you released those spores and slathered bleach all over the affected area, and now you can add medical bills, lost wages, and a growing mold problem to the mounting cost of that bargain-basement do-it-yourself remedy.
In the long run, it is smarter, easier, and more cost-effective to call a professional water-damage cleanup company.
As soon as you suspect mold, don’t attempt mold removal on your own; do what the EPA recommends: call a professional mold removal service like Advanced Bio Treatment. Our professionals are trained to follow the protocols required and use the appropriate antimicrobials and equipment to remove mold without cross-contaminating the rest of your home’s environment, to remove existing mold spores, to find and remove hidden mold, and to safely clean or remove damaged building material.
There simply is no adequate substitute for professionals trained in mold removal, who use professional-grade equipment, effective and safe chemicals, and innovative techniques to extract water and permanently remove mold and mold spores.
Advanced Bio Treatment has the training, equipment, and expertise to restore your home to a clean and safe environment. We provide 24/7 emergency service and free quotes. If you experience water damage, please call us at 800-295-1684.
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