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Basement Mold | Basement Mold Removal

Posted in Basement Mold Removal on July 9th, 2009 by admin – 2 Comments

Basement Mold Removal, a Step to a Better Life

mold-on-basement-wallsIn order to do a proper basement mold removal, you must first assess the situation. Make sure that the basement is well ventilated and that there is plenty of oxygen flow throughout the basement. Pinpoint the areas where mold is growing. Basement mold removal is a very complicated matter. You must make sure that you get to the source or the mold will keep growing back.

Commercial Mold Cleaners For Basement Mold Removal

molderizer-mold-cleanerOnce you have assessed the situation and made sure that the basement is properly oxygenated, and then you are ready to pick a cleaner. It is recommended that you use an antimicrobial cleaner such as Safe Shield™ with Molderizer™. There are several commercial mold cleaners on the market. Using such a cleaner kills the mold and mildew on contact, and it also helps prevent the growth of more molds. It also helps to remove the stains caused by mold growth. Basement mold removal is very important because the mold can make the people living in your home very sick.

Importance of Basement Mold Removal

another-example-of-basement-moldBasement mold removal is extremely important. Not only will the growth of mold make people sick, it also causes a lot of damage structurally. If left untreated, mold will continue to grow and spread, weakening floors and ceilings. This is why basement mold removal should not be delayed if it is detected early. If you do have mold, plan to do a basement mold removal as soon as possible. Your life could depend on it.

How does mold grow?

Posted in Mold Growth, Mold Problem on May 5th, 2009 by admin – 1 Comment

Basically four items are needed for mold growth – water, food, ideal temperature and air.

basement-moldDifferent mold might need different quantities of these four eg. Some mold require more water to survive and grow than others.

Planet Earth readily supplies air to support living organisms, so that condition for mold to grow is always present. However, if mold spores settle on dry surface, it cannot grow due to the absence of water.

wood-moldMost of the places inside our homes are dry, thus not providing ideal situations for mold to grow. Nevertheless, other parts of our homes may turn out to be ideal places for mold to flourish. These places are usually damp and wet, located in basements and toilets, probably resulting from piping leaks or floods.

If mold finds air and moisture, but no food, it can’t grow either. Mold feeds on dead organic matter. However, mold is good at getting food in our homes by having microscopic threads to absorb nutrients.

mold-grow-on-ceramic-tilesHence, we can find mold on :

  • Fabric
  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Ceramic tiles (containing particles of food and dust on its surface)
  • Paint
  • Drywall
  • Fiberglass insulation (dust-covered)
  • Wood framing
  • Floors

ceiling-moldSo, we don’t only hate mold for being unsightly; mold can cause structural damage to our homes. We may have to fork out tons of money to repair our homes overgrown with molds. Not only that, we also may have to pay dearly for the damage it does to our health.