How to Treat Homes With Basement Mold
Mold in a basement is a problem that many homeowners face. The problem with most basements is they have very little ventilation, and if you live in a humid climate, this can cause a scenario for mold. Other causes include a slow leaky pipe that attracts mold over time. Cleaning and treating homes that have basement homes will keep your family healthier.
- First, you will need to figure out
why there is mold in your basement and fix this problem before you
attempt to treat the issue. If you just clean up the mold but do not
stop the cause, the mold will continue. Therefore, if you see no
leaks in your basement, but you live in a humid climate, put a
dehumidifier in your basement to remove the excess moisture. If
there is a leak, have fixed right away to prevent further mold. - Clean up the mold that you can
see, but wear protected goggles, gloves, a mask, and something to
cover all exposed skin. Once you disturb mold, even if it is not the
dangerous black mold when the spores are moved, it can cause
allergies and other respiratory problems when inhaled or gets on the
skin. - Use a commercial grade mold
cleaner designed for heavy-duty mold. Normally you spray this
directly on the mold and around where the mold is and then wipe it
away. Most are made to kill any mildew as soon as you spray the
area. In addition, they are designed to stop the growth of mold in
that area. Keep in mind if your basement humid and has moist air,
mold can grow in other areas. Therefore, keeping a dehumidifier on a
low setting in your basement will help to keep the air dryer so that
mold will not return.