Best ways to remove mold after a flooding

Molds that grew after a flood occurrence

Removing molds after a flood cleanup. (Photo Credits)

There are numerous ways to tackle molds that have grown due to flooding. It is important though to keep in mind that professional help remains to be the best and most permanent solution to get rid of a mold problem.

WebMd advised its readers to be more careful when dealing with a large-scale flooding at home. Read this post         

“If the power has been off for a few days, mold may have already gotten the upper hand by the time you’re really able to start cleaning. Both the CDC and the EPA recommend bringing in a trained professional to clean up mold that covers more than 100 square feet or a 10-foot-by-10-foot area. Some states require contractors that clean up mold to be licensed. At the minimum, anyone you hire should have experience getting rid of mold, references you can call, and liability insurance. If you’re cleaning a smaller area, you can wash mold off most hard surfaces with a mixture of detergent and hot water. The EPA doesn’t recommend using chlorine bleach or other biocides — chemicals that kill living organisms — to clean up mold unless there are special circumstances, such as a person living in the home who has a weakened immune function.”

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More solutions to Minor Mold Issues

For those minor mold issues, now that there are solutions to the problem that are within reach. It is just wise to have enough knowledge to ensure that the mold removal technique a homeowner is employing remains to be a safe solution to the mold growth problem.

WikiHow for instance shared that molds can be removed by using Hydrogen Peroxide. “Place 3% hydrogen peroxide in a dark spray bottle. Hydrogen peroxide’s effectiveness will diminish if it is exposed to light, so be sure to store it in a dark spray bottle to keep it effective. If desired, add a little bit of vinegar to the hydrogen peroxide solution in order to up the effectiveness of the solution. Perform a spot test on the surface where the mold is on. A spot test will test whether the hydrogen peroxide causes the surface to fade. Spray the moldy surface completely and let stand for 10 to 20 minutes while the peroxide attacks the mold.” Read the continuation of the whole process here.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention meantime shared some guidelines in cleaning up molds at home after a flooding. “ALWAYS open windows and doors when using bleach, to let fumes escape. NEVER use bleach straight from the bottle to clean surfaces. Use no more than 1 cup of bleach per 1 gallon of water when you’re cleaning up mold. If you are using stronger, professional strength bleach use less than 1 cup of bleach per gallon of water.” Read the rest of the guidelines here.

Molds can get extremely dangerous, it is important to follow guidelines in safely cleaning up grown mold. Always choose professional mold removal services when possible because experts are in the best position to safely and permanently remove molds.

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