Removing Mold From Your Home

One of the most common problems that homeowners deal with is mold. Even those who say that they do not have mold in most cases really do have it. What are the side-effects of having mold? Well, these will vary from person to person. Some people who are severely allergic will find it more difficult to breathe. While other people may suffer from headache, itchy or watery eyes, asthma, and still others will have no problem. In any event, whether it affects your health or not, mold is something that needs to be taken care of. 

Alleviating mold is a simple home improvement that you can do to make life a little easier. You will probably also be surprised at how well you will breathe after taking care of the mold. The first step is to determine where the mold is. Is it all over the house or just confined to one area? One of the most common places to have mold is in the basement since it is usually damp down there. Or many people have it in their bathrooms due to the moisture. 

A few simple techniques to keep the mold from returning is to use a dehumidifier in the house where the mold is occurring. This will help make the air less humid, making it harder for mold to grow. Also, for the bathrooms use the exhaust fan when taking hot showers or baths to keep the degree of steam down to a minimum. 

Secondly, check for leaks in the house to make sure that there is not a busted water pipe, which could lead to a mold infestation. Now comes the hard part, the dehumidifier is to prevent the mold from occurring, however how do you get rid of the mold now? Most people recommend using a bleach and water mixture to kill the mold. There are other green alternatives to those not to keen of using the chemicals. 

When cleaning the room remember to wet the mold down with water to start off, if you start scrubbing on dry mold it can float on the air into another room and begin attacking it as well. That is why it is a good idea to close off the rooms, but allow for some sort of ventilation, especially when using chemicals. 

Mold does not mean that you have to pay someone to come in and rid your house of it. It is a simple, but long process that you can do yourself for your home.