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How to Prevent Mold with Spring Cleaning

Especially for Midwesterners, nothing feels better than to finally be rid of the snow! As we look forward to the warmer temperatures for the next 6 months, the forecast shows a lot of rain heading our way. While many individuals prefer this over snow, heavy rain and thunderstorms are associated with a lot of risks and potential damages to your property; this is also the time of year for mold to thrive. The areas within the home that are most prone to mold include: the attic, basement, bathrooms, behind the walls, crawlspaces, and more. However, there are a number of simple steps you can take to ensure that your property does not host the perfect breeding grounds for the spores to develop. Learn how to prevent mold this spring with these cleaning tips: Maintain a dry basement. Inspect...

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Mold Allergy Cleaning Tips

Mold allergies happen to be a problem for most of us who have asthma and other breathing-related issues. Make sure you have a clean and healthy environment and your living space is safe from the triggers and mold itself. These tips will help you in the process: Kitchen cleaning To keep mold away from your kitchen make sure you have proper ventilation. If you don’t have an exhaust fan for your stove, install one as soon as possible. This will help to absorb moisture from cooking. Place all your trash in a good and insect-proof trash can. Discard and throw away any items that are out of date to avoid mold in the fridge. Once you’re done cooking wipe away any remaining moisture to ensure you have a clean and dry kitchen, making sure you never create conditions for mold growth. Empty your fr...

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Preventing mold in your home

Whilst many people want to know how to effectively get rid of mold in the home, the main thing that you should be worrying about is how to prevent it getting there in the first place. Mold is pretty bad for your home, and if it does get in to the materials in your home, then you will find that it can spread rapidly, and be rather difficult to get rid of. The initial problem will also come in that the mold can spread fairly unnoticed in the initial stages, and by the time it is bad enough for you to have noticed, then you will be at a point where it can be doing some serious damage, and even becoming a health hazard. The mold spores spread and move in the air, and if inhaled, the bacteria in the mold can be dangerous. This is especially the case in people with respiratory illness, and child...

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Mold Removal Tips

Water is the main cause for mildew and mold buildup, however finding their source can sometimes be a challenge. The presence of mold can have mild to serious implications for your health, from congestion to increased irritability and insomnia, depending on the type of mold. Thankfully all it takes is some preparations and the right tools and knowledge to get things done right. Let's begin with the first tip. Pipes and Drains If you happen to see any mold near your home's water pipes, plumbing or waste pipes, then it is highly probable that the mold may be using the moisture there. You should let your water run so you can check for possible leaks or wet spots. It is possible the leak may have occurred away from where the mold is growing and the water is spreading underneath the surface ...

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4 Mold and Carpet Cleaning FAQs

Can I use my dehumidifier and fans to dry water damaged materials? The process of drying water-damaged homes involves the use of proper evaporation rates along with equivalent dehumidification to remove moisture from the air. Professionals in water damage restoration monitor this process by reviewing the relationship of relative humidity and temperature. This relationship is called psychrometrics. Regular household dehumidifiers are made to maintain humidity levels and are not capable of keeping up with the massive amount of humidity caused by water damage. Trying to dry your home out yourself can actually make the situation worse. How clean should my carpeting look after being professionally cleaned? How clean the carpet looks depends on how worn the fibers are and the types of soils...

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Moisture and Mold Removal and Control Tips

Mold is a fatal spore that is usually accompanied with mildew that causes major problems. When it comes to mold removal and mold remediation, any materials; such as carpet or sheetrock are highly porous and must be removed immediately. These products can not be cleansed effectively and must be removed and replaced. As the season for spring cleaning or cleaning for the holidays draws near, it is best to hire professionals; such as those from service master and RestorationMasterFinder.com. These professional are highly skilled, trained and certified to deal with mold and other issues within the home. During these hectic times of cleaning, mold and other spores are likely to appear. Vacuuming can cause greater exposure to these deadly and harmful spores; leaving these toxic particles in th...

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Preparing Your Home for Sale: Removing Mold From Your Home

Even though the economy is unsteady, people are still going through various changes in their lives. Whether a family expands with the birth of a new child or the last child leaves the home and the parents become “empty nesters”, the need for space (or the desire for less space) remains prevalent today. While it is not easy to sell a home today as it was five years ago, there are some measures you can take today to make your home as appealing as possible to a potential buyer. Week 1 – Removing Mold From Your Home Money Saved by Using a Professional Mold Removal Service: $8,750 - $57,000+ Replacing roof shingles (without a warranty): $6,000 - $50,000 (depending on roof) Replace drywall and shower tile: $100 - $200 per wall Doctor visits to the allergist and medicine: $100+ Replacing an...

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