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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 a qualified contractor who does mold removal
should do areas that are more than 10 square feet. Even in situations of
areas less than 10 square feet or a "3 foot by 3 foot" area we
recommend you have a professional mold test done to the building. Mold can
spread rapidly inside walls, crawl spaces, and ceilings and inside your
air ducts. It is also hard to tell how far the 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 with in
48 hours. 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 which 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 in toxic mold removal. |
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