Mold Removal Myths
Everybody’s got an arsenal of home repair tips and tricks, of varying effectiveness if we’re being honest, which they like to use to save a buck of two. They roll up their sleeves for a little DIY repair time. That’s great when it comes to fixing small cracks in the sidewalk our front of your East End home, or hammering some loose nails around your Hamptons summer vacation cottage, but when it comes to really dangerous substances and chemicals that could make you and your family sick, you call a professional – don’t you? So, then, why doesn’t the same standard apply when it comes to hazardous mold testing and removal?
How Mold Makes You Sick
Microscopic mold particles become airborne and enter your body. They can block bodily systems from working properly, and even begin to grow once inside! Yuck! They can cause symptoms like allergies, itchy eyes, chronic cough, respiratory difficulties, migraines, rashes, sinus problems, congestion, sneezing, and asthma attacks. Many people fail to put two and two together at first, but chances are by the time you actually see mold, it is past time for a mold testing.
Why Home Mold Removal Remedies Don’t Work
The first and foremost reason that home mold removal remedies don’t work is that the airborne particles simply can’t be seen. That means it’s difficult, if not impossible, to identify the true source of the problem. With mold testing and air quality testing of samples from both inside and outside, Moldbusters are able to send samples back to the lab for sophisticated results. They will pinpoint exactly where the problem is coming from, and eliminate it at the source.
Bleach = Bad for Mold Removal
The next big problem with home mold removal is that some of the most common quick fixes simply DO NOT WORK. For example: bleach and other cleaners. When mold starts showing up in those dark, dank, and damp corners of your Hamptons or East End home or vacation cottage, like in the bathroom, kitchen, basement, plumbing spaces, flooded areas, and any poorly ventilated parts of the home exposed to moisture and steam, most people’s first reaction is to reach for the bleach. While bleach or other household cleaners are believed to “kill” the problem, the problem will come back. This is because it has not been dealt with at the source.
Painting, or Cross-Contaminating?
Another all-too-common remedy is painting over the mold. Just like sweeping dirt under the rug, painting over mold does not truly eliminate the grime. A danger factor, especially when painting with the same brush or cleaning with the same cloth, is cross-contamination. Not all mold is the same, and as you use move around the house the mold travels with you, making the problem much worse!
How to Solve a Mold Problem in the Hamptons or East End?
The best way to really get rid of mold, not inadvertently make it worse while trying to cover it up, is to engage a professional like Moldbusters in residential mold and air testing. The experienced and certified staff will assess your home, sampling the air and surface mold in affected areas. They will take control samples, and have everything analyzed in a scientific lab where precise information is extracted.
The more the pros at Moldbusters know about your mold, they better equipped they are to make it go away for good. Once the results are received, you’ll get a full detailed report, including detailed recommendations about how to eliminate the mold from your home. Common techniques include sealing moisture sources, and full HVAC and air duct cleaning. Every step of this process is completed in an effective and timely manner, so you get your mold troubles solved, and fast!
Talk to the professionals at Moldbusters about mold removal in your Hamptons East End home. Get mold-free and healthy today!