There are over 100,000 species of mold.
Some are readily detectable because of their musty odor and the appearance of black or white patches in areas that normally contain water-such as a bathroom or kitchen.
However, some are not so easily identified, and removing them permanently can be a seriously daunting task.
Most experts say that an area ten square feet or larger will most certainly require removal by a professional, but smaller areas in your home or business may also demand the attention of someone with expertise in the mold removal or remediation field.
For example, suppose you don't know the type of mold you have.
This can be a problem since molds vary in degree of danger to your health, ability to reproduce and spread, tendency to hide in places where they may be growing unseen, and tendency to return even after proper removal or treatment.
Did you know that many areas in buildings with mold must be completely sealed off before they can be treated for exposure? The person handling the remediation needs to have adequate safety devices such as goggles, gloves, and a safe breathing apparatus.
Also, since the furniture within these areas is also contaminated, it may be necessary to remove the furniture for cleaning.
Some furniture, such as mattresses and sofas, may hold water within which will allow the mold to return.
It may even be necessary to discard some of this furniture.
Another interesting aspect of dealing with mold is the legal responsibility of a landlord or real estate seller to make the prospective tenant or buyer aware that a property has mold.
The US requires a landlord to make tenants aware that mold is present in a property they are about to occupy, and it is the landlord's responsibility to remove or remediate the mold.
If it is not done, the landlord can be sued.
The same is true of a person who is selling real estate.
If mold is present, the seller must make the buyer aware of the problem before the sale of the property.
Mold is definitely a hassle to handle.
One of the best ways to prevent health problems from it or costly losses to homes or property is to have a mold inspection performed after any water damage is remediated.
This reassures everyone that the property you are purchasing, selling, or living in is safe and contaminate free.
Some are readily detectable because of their musty odor and the appearance of black or white patches in areas that normally contain water-such as a bathroom or kitchen.
However, some are not so easily identified, and removing them permanently can be a seriously daunting task.
Most experts say that an area ten square feet or larger will most certainly require removal by a professional, but smaller areas in your home or business may also demand the attention of someone with expertise in the mold removal or remediation field.
For example, suppose you don't know the type of mold you have.
This can be a problem since molds vary in degree of danger to your health, ability to reproduce and spread, tendency to hide in places where they may be growing unseen, and tendency to return even after proper removal or treatment.
Did you know that many areas in buildings with mold must be completely sealed off before they can be treated for exposure? The person handling the remediation needs to have adequate safety devices such as goggles, gloves, and a safe breathing apparatus.
Also, since the furniture within these areas is also contaminated, it may be necessary to remove the furniture for cleaning.
Some furniture, such as mattresses and sofas, may hold water within which will allow the mold to return.
It may even be necessary to discard some of this furniture.
Another interesting aspect of dealing with mold is the legal responsibility of a landlord or real estate seller to make the prospective tenant or buyer aware that a property has mold.
The US requires a landlord to make tenants aware that mold is present in a property they are about to occupy, and it is the landlord's responsibility to remove or remediate the mold.
If it is not done, the landlord can be sued.
The same is true of a person who is selling real estate.
If mold is present, the seller must make the buyer aware of the problem before the sale of the property.
Mold is definitely a hassle to handle.
One of the best ways to prevent health problems from it or costly losses to homes or property is to have a mold inspection performed after any water damage is remediated.
This reassures everyone that the property you are purchasing, selling, or living in is safe and contaminate free.
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