How to Get Rid of Household Mold

So, you've been in your new house for a few months already and are nearing the last of the boxes to unpack. You open the door to your cupboard to find the last of the boxes but are alarmed to discover a rather nasty and musty scent coming from somewhere. After a little searching you find it...mould.

There a good deal of varieties of mould but all of them tend to flourish in surroundings that contain moisture, this can come from humid air and anyplace that moisture can stay on such as carpets, cardboard boxes, stored fabrics, drywall, papers and so on. It may be that the area you live in is particularly prone to humid air for example certain climates or locations are clearly going to affect the humidity level of your home.

Mould can cause allergic reactions in some people and also trigger lung irritability in people who aren't normally allergic to these things. It can damage whatever it is attached to and creates an unpleasant smell which can be persistent and difficult to get rid of. It could be a symptom of a drainage problem inside your house or even an air moisture problem.

To combat mould first arm yourself with a mask and eye shield so that you can remove as much as you can physically without getting to heavy a dose of the spores whilst doing so. After removing as much as possible wash to area several times with first soap and water and then either a commercial mildew remover/cleaner and/or one gallon of water mixed with 1/4 of a cup of chlorine bleach.

Obviously depending upon the level of damage any damaged materials will have to be replaced and unless you solve the original moisture problem it will most likely need replacing again from further damage.

It may well be worth purchasing a humidity meter ($15) which if it shows a reading of more than 50 then you should really look into buying a dehumidifier. There are a wide range of home dehumidifiers available suitable for home use and they usually range from the $100 and upwards mark. Here are a few pointers to remember when selecting a dehumidifier: If you require a dehumidifier in more than one room then consider buying a whole house dehumidifier rather than a single room dehumidifier. It will do the job more efficiently and last longer than running several smaller dehumidifiers continuously which will incur more maintenance costs.

Also don't forget that if you will be running your dehumidifier in particularly cold places that it has an auto-switch off when it starts to freeze. If it doesn't have one then it will become damaged if you run it and it starts to freeze. Also check that the noise level is not too high in the shop before you make a purchase particularly if it is to be used near your bedroom.

Further more it may well be worth getting a trusted builder/contractor to take a look at the area to check for possible causes and remedies of the moisture problem. Also having a word with your family doctor about any allergic symptoms and further dangers it may pose should also be done in order to consider how seriously you need to take into account the mold problem.

Despite the cost of doing the above in the long run the value of your house and the health of your family should be your priority and taking a few simple steps such as buying a home dehumidifier would be well worthwhile in the long run.

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