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!