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Q. Do I need to pay to have a mold remediation expert do the work or can I do it myself?
A. The EPA recommends that areas that are more than 10 square feet should be done by a qualified contractor who does mold removal. Even in situations of areas less than 10 square feet or a “3 foot by 3 foot areas we recommend you have a professional mold tester test the building. Mold can spread rapidly inside walls, crawl spaces, ceilings and inside your air ducts. It is also hard to tell how far the water damage has reached. |
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Q. how long do I have before mold can grow.
A. In some cases if areas are completely dried within 24 hours mold will not grow. However if mold was present it will multiply quickly. Please also remember that you cannot tell if the area is dry without the proper equipment. |
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Q. Can I clean mold with bleach.
A. Chlorine bleach is not recommended as a routine practice during mold cleanup. In most cases, it is not possible or desirable to sterilize an area; a background level of mold spores will remain - these spores will not grow if the moisture problem has been resolved. If you choose to use disinfectants or biocides, do your research from the manufacture. |
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| Please note: Dead mold may still cause allergic reactions in some people, so it is not enough to simply kill the mold, it must also be removed. |
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Q. Can mold make me sick?
A. Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. |
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Q. How do I know I have a mold problem?
A. You can usually see mold growing in damp areas on walls and floors. However mold does have a smell from compounds produced by molds are volatile and quickly released into the air. These strong smelling compounds are known as microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs). Because mVOCs often have strong or unpleasant odors, they can be the source of the "moldy odor" or musty smell frequently associated with mold growth. A moldy odor suggests that mold is growing in the building and should be investigated by someone qualified with toxic mold. |
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