Here's Why You Should Never Do DIY Mold Removal In Your Dayton Home

10/2/2018 (Permalink)

Active mold growth can remain hidden behind the wall, floor, and ceiling without you ever finding out.

Why Dayton Homeowners Should Not Attempt DIY Mold Removal

Mold spores are present in the air. When exposed to certain conditions indoors for instance moisture, a favorable temperature, and food, active mold growth begins 24 to 48 hours later. As a Dayton homeowner, you ought to know that mold can spread to different rooms in your home. This is a health risk to your family.

Active growing mold damages the walls, floor, and ceiling compromising the structural integrity of your home. If your home is infested, mold removal experts in Dayton can assess and use their expertise to get rid of the infestation. This is not a route many homeowners choose as their first option. Many people will opt to take matters in their hands to get rid of the infestation. At SERVPRO, we advise against this.

Here is why homeowners should never attempt DIY removal of mold infestation:

Lack Of The Right Equipment And Techniques
Homeowners rely on cleaning solutions such as bleach, borax, vinegar, baking soda and ammonia to remove mold but these do not work. To remove mold in your home, advanced equipment and techniques are required. Using this equipment, experts are able to detect the presence of moisture feeding the mold. This area is then isolated to prevent the spreading of spores in the air. Also, safety equipment is used to prevent contact with the spores.

Mold Can Spread
Kitchens and bathrooms are affected by mold more than any other room. This is because the walls and floors get wet often. If you discover the presence of an infestation, do not attempt to remove it as an individual or with the help of another inexperienced person. Doing so will result in the spores spreading to other rooms in the home via air ducts and doorways.

Lack Of The Right Skill To Detect Hidden And Extensive Mold Growth
Active mold growth can remain hidden behind the wall, floor, and ceiling without you ever finding out. Since the structural integrity of the affected area is unknown, it is best to leave it to SERVPRO experts.

If you discover a large area of active mold growth, SERVPRO of Lafayette mold remediation technicians can remove the infestation safely and without compromising your home. To get it done right, call our 24/7 emergency line at (765) 420-0077 today!

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