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why you shouldn't attempt mold removal by yourself

3 Reasons to Leave Mold Removal Service to the Experts!

Welcome back to Jeff & Cathy’s Household Blog. In a recent post I mentioned 5 home maintenance chores that I would never attempt myself (click here to read), and mold removal was one of them! Although it should’ve been #1 on that list, and today I’m going to explain why, with 3 reasons mold removal service should be done by professionals and not attempted alone.

#1: Mold Can Be Damaging to Your Health

If you find mold growing profusely in your attic and decide to put on a doctor’s mask and clean it with kitchen cleaning supplies, you may be doing serious harm to yourself. Mold untreated in homes is worse than not trying to clean it yourself of course, but there’s a good chance that if you’re not a professional mold remover then your protective equipment may not be up to par to protect your respiratory system against mold spores in the air. Especially after roiling the mold about while cleaning, the spores become loosened and can contaminate your lungs, quickening the rate at which you may experience health problems. Experts, on the other hand, will block the area off and prevent unnecessary damage to your health. They wear standardized equipment like HAZMAT suits guaranteed to protect them from hazardous materials and use cleaning solutions designed to eliminate mold.

#2: You Might Be Wasting Your Time Because Mold Grows Back

Removing the mold is one thing, but if it’s not properly remediated by the source, which is typically moisture and poor air circulation, mold will certainly grow back over time. That’s why you may be wasting your time if you go up into the attic with a dish rag and try to clean it. Mold should be remediated and cleaned professionally to optimize the chances that the mold won’t grow back for as long as possible.

#3: There Are Probably Professionals Near You Offering Free Cost Estimates

At least do this one thing before you decide to clean the mold yourself: get a quote from a trusted local company and hear what they have to say! For example, you might look to get a cost estimate from mold removal Victoria BC professionals. In that case, what could possibly be the harm? By getting a free quote from experts, you can ask them questions and determine the source of the problem. You might even find yourself getting quotes for a price much lower than expected and decide to go ahead with ordering their services. After all, we’re talking about the health of your home here, so looking around the companies near you who specialize in treating mold problems can do nothing but help your situation. Personally, Jeff and I recommend getting quotes from at least 3 reputable companies in your area. Choosing the cheapest one isn’t always the best option, too, which is worth keeping in mind.

I hope these 3 reasons why you should leave mold removal service up to the experts has convinced you to make a more prudent plan of action to tackle your mold problem.

All the best!

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Is hiring professional pressure washers worth it?

I used to get this question all the time from my clients when working in real estate. New home buyers are always looking for a way to save a penny, and I don’t blame them. There’s a lot expenses involved in starting a new family in your newly purchased home. But even if you’ve been in your home for many years, you might still like to know whether or not it’s worth while to hire a professional pressure washing company or attempt to do it yourself.

I always told my clients that by doing your own pressure washing you’re only going to save about $100 at the cost of using your own time and energy. Believe it or not, but getting pressure washing services are typically very affordable because it doesn’t cost much. According to a pressure washing Victoria BC company, the cost could be as low as $60, and may not much be more than $200 depending on the how much surface area needs to be washed. Then again, if you’re only looking to remove a few stains from your driveway then you could easily do this yourself with a cheap pressure washer machine from Amazon. However, if you’re looking to get your whole driveway pressure cleaned, as well as the home siding, the deck, the fence, the garage door, etc., then it’s definitely worth while to pay to have professionals do the job for you. Here’s why:

  1. Professionals are insured and licensed to cover against accidents.
  2. Professional pressure washers will do an expert job, washing all those spots that might otherwise be missed by the untrained eye.
  3. The cost of professional pressure washing is very affordable.
  4. Having professionals do your home chores frees up time for you to do other things.
  5. You support your local economy when you employ the services of a small local business.
  6. You raise the value of your property when it is well maintained, and professionals will ensure that the job is completed to these standards.

Moreover, if you live the retired life like me, or indeed don’t have enough time on your hands to be outside pressure washing your own garden passageways on the weekend, then not only would hiring professionals ensure that the job is well done it’ll also free some time from your hands, or allow you to spend time doing enjoyable things.

In a previous post, I mentioned pressure washing as one of the house chores I would never attempt alone. This is a personal choice, but I have good reasoning for it. Experts would do a lot better of a job than I could possibly do, and I don’t mind paying $100 to have those expert results.

So, to conclude I’d say that it could be worth it to do your own pressure washing if it’s just a small area and if you have the spare time, but on the other hand if you seek a job well done and have a larger area to clean, you’re most likely better off hiring professionals.