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These are what you need for DIY mold cleaning job:

• Protective gears (goggles, face mask, long rubber gloves, disposable clothing)

• Visqueen (or other plastic sheeting material)

• Blue Tape

• Dry wall cutter and / or Sander / Sand paper

• Garbage bags

Follow these simple 5 Steps for easy home mold removal.

Step 1: Assessing the area and problem

1. Investigate how far does the problem stem from.
2. Identify all the sources that lead to mold growth.
3. Plan out the mold cleaning procedure and protocols

Step 2: Contain the problem area

1. Put on protective gear before handling mold. Wear goggles, face mask, long rubber gloves and disposable clothing. This can help to protect yourself from ingesting the hazardous mold.
2. Use Visqueen, or any other plastic sheeting materials to contain the problem area.
3. This is to prevent mold spores from getting into other areas of your house.
4. Contain your area with the help of blue tape, like the picture below:

Step 3: Start the mold cleaning procedure

1. Dampen the mold infected areas with white vinegar water. Use 1 part of white vinegar to 1 part of water. This helps to prevent molds from becoming airborne when disturbed / cleaned.
2. For cleaning ceiling mold, use a mop to dampen the problem spots.
3. Use sander or sand paper to sand off the stubborn molds off wooden items like cupboards, wooden tables, etc.
4. Scrub the area while it is still damp using baking soda and white vinegar mixture. Repeat this to remove all the visible molds.
5. Rinse well with plain water. If rinsing is not possible, wipe clean the area with a dampen cloth. Discard and replace the cloth once it is soiled with molds. You won’t like the idea of contaminating other areas of your house with the soiled cloth.
6. Let the area to dry completely. Do not use fan or blower to help drying the area as this could spread the airborne mold spores.
7. Lastly spray a layer of undiluted white vinegar over the cleaned surface and allow to dry completely. This helps to kill any mold residue and to prevent future mold growth.

Step 4: Dispose Materials

1. Dispose the mold contaminated materials using the garbage bags and seal it properly with blue tape.
2. Discard the Visqueen / plastic sheetings and all other cleaning tools such as brush, mop, cloth, etc.

Step 5: Clean and Filter

1. After the mold removal is done, it’s time to clean and filter the surrounding air.
2. You may use those anti microbial soap like Pinkrobial to clean the area again.
3. Run an air purifier that comes with “Heppa” filter to purify the surrounding air.

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Watch this video below for steps to rid your home of mold and mildew.

In the video above, bleach is used to clean and kill mold. I would not recommend using bleach to clean / kill mold as bleach would release harmful fumes which are equally bad for your health. White vinegar is a safer alternative to bleach for cleaning mold and mildew.

To clean and kill mold with white vinegar, mix 1 part of white vinegar to 1 part of water and spray the solution onto the problem spots. You may use undiluted vinegar solution to treat stubborn mold stains. Let the solution to sit for at least 15 minutes before scrubbing off with a mixture of Borax and white vinegar. Repeat this process until all the mold and mildew are gone. Rinse well with clean water or wipe clean using damp cloth if rinsing is not possible. Allow the areas to dry completely.

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After the removal of black mold, there are a number of items that you need to dispose of besides your clothes. Sometimes it is hard to completely remove black mold from porous materials like paper, drywall, wood and carpeting.

In these circumstances, you have no choice but to discard the materials. Isolate the mold-infected items in a properly sealed plastic bag. Discard the brushes and gloves used to clean and remove the black mold.

After the removal of black mold in the room, use a vacuum to remove all traces of airborne mold spores. Consider using an Ionizer to purify the air within the room after the course of black mold removal.

Fixing the Cause of Black Mold

It is often not enough to just remove the black mold, you need to find the cause of the problem and fix it to prevent mold from returning. The problem usually associated with excessive moisture within the house.

Find all possible leakages in the house such as leaky roofs, leaking pipeline or plumbing. Areas that are regularly flooded are also good breeding grounds for black mold. Get these fixed and consider restructuring the drainage system to minimize the flooding problem.

Elevated indoor humidity and weak air circulation do contribute to the growth of black mold as well. Control the indoor humidity within 50% – 60% with the help of a dehumidifier. Invest in a good ventilation system to provide better air circulation.

Black mold is poisonous and it can cause serious health problems to you and your family. Black mold removal is a task that cannot be delayed dealing with. Don’t worry about the huge cost of hiring professionals to do the black mold removal; you can always implement the task yourself.

Get your hands dirty with the methods illustrated above to start your black mold removal project. Make sure you take all the necessary precaution measures when doing black mold removal.

If you are tired of the ongoing black mold removal task, why not exploring professionals’ strategies to black mold removal, remove black mold once and for all. Mold Manuscript details down all the essential steps to successful black mold removal and the secrets to prevent black mold from returning. These are the exact formulas used by mold professionals who can easily charge $20,000 to $100,000 for a black mold removal project.

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There are 2 options when it comes to black mold removal: you can either hire professionals to implement the black mold removal project; or you can do it yourself. If you choose to implement black mold removal yourself, here are the precaution measures you need to take.

Precautions for black mold removal

1. Use disposable clothing when performing black mold removal. Discard the clothing after you have finished with the removal of black mold. Do not wash it with your other laundries. This is to prevent the mold spores that attached to the your clothes from infecting other laundries. Black mold is deadly to your health.

2. Use face mask or respirator to protect yourself from inhaling the hazardous mold spores.

3. Protect your eyes with goggles that are able to filter tiny spores.

4. Make sure you take short breaks in between the course of black mold removal to give yourself some fresh air.

5. Seal off the area or room that you intend to carry out black mold removal with the use of plastic sheeting and duct tape.

6. Before you begin with black mold removal, make sure you moisten the area or surface that you are working on. This helps to prevent mold spores from becoming airborne.

Black Mold Removal Procedure

1. Wash off the visible surface mold as much as possible with soap and water.

2. To disinfect the area, you have 2 options. Use mild bleach solution on non-porous surface like counter top, tiles, glass, walls, floor, tub, etc. Alternatively, you can use undiluted white vinegar for black mold removal.

3. Spray the bleach solution or vinegar solution onto the area and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before rinse off with warm water.

4. Allow the area to dry completely.

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