You’ve Got Mold! What Now?

Homeowners dread mold and rightly so: mold is a symptom of the greater problem of moisture intrusion. Not only is it unsightly but it also poses a signficiant health risk by aggravating allergic reactions such as asthma attacks or skin and eye irritation. Furthermore, mold can render irreparable cosmetic damage to your interior furnishings, rendering them unusable. Mold is especially difficult to remove once it has penetrated rugs and tiles, leaving you with a very expensive bill to replace the above.

If mold has encroached on your property, it is vital to clean it up right away as well as identify and resolve the water source. You will not be able to remove every trace of mold as spores are often airborne. However, ensuring that the water problem is addresesd will prevent these spores from germinating as they require a moist environment to grow. It is also important to ensure that damaged areas are no longer damp to prevent further regrowth.

The extent of your mold infestation will dictate who should be doing the clean-up. Your AllMax home inspector can gauge and assess the gravity of the problem and recommend professionals to resolve grave cases. In less serious situations, you may be able to clean up the mold yourself. But before you do so, ensure that you are appropriately garbed in safety gear from gloves to googles. Avoid inhaling mold spores to prevent irritation. Ensure that you have thoroughly cleaned any mold-contaminated areas before painting over the affected regions. You may opt to seek professional cleaning services as well for difficult-to-clean areas.

Oftentimes, the sources of moisture instrusion are not readily apparent. To prevent mold from becoming a recurring theme in the history of your home, conduct a comprehensive home inspection. Under the discerning lens of a professional, you will be able to identify existing defects that allow moisture penetration as well as problems waiting to happen.  A little money spent today on a Toronto home inspection can go a long way in saving you hundreds of dollars in the future. AllMax home inspectors have been looking out for you. Let us help you today.