Unless the growth is very minor, it’s probably best to hire a professional to remove mold if you find it in your home. Natural cleaning solutions won’t do the trick.

Even bleach is considered too weak to eradicate mold spores, and household cleaners will only disguise the smell while giving the mold time to grow. Fungicidal sprays are the only solution to kill mold spores, and the amount of chemical you’d need to remove mold can be equally hazardous to your health.

That’s why experts suggest that only the smallest of affected areas should be handled by homeowners. If you do decide to try and kill mold yourself, be sure to wear protective goggles, gloves, and a respiratory mask before applying a fungicide spray to mold spots. While cleaning, family and animals must be out of the house for a few hours.

However, if mold has found its way into your HVAC system, appears in multiple areas on your walls, or you’re already experiencing symptoms of mold exposure, it’s time to call a mold remediation expert.

Doing so saves you the possible health risks associated with handling mold – not to mention they’ll make sure that there are no patches left behind – or that your home isn’t damaged during the exploration process.

Depending on where you live, the cost can be between $500 and $5,000 for professional mold remediation. However, it might be covered by your homeowners or renter’s insurance.

Bottom Line: It’s Easier to Prevent Mold Than to Remove It

When it comes to discovering mold, homeowners face somewhat of an uphill battle. Instead of brick and stone, modern building materials are porous and susceptible to mold growth.

Additionally, energy-efficient homes are made to be airtight while water pipes run inside walls surrounded by insulation, creating a possible environment for mold. All these factors make detection difficult, so be sure to:

• Ensure good air circulation, including cracking windows, running exhaust fans, and minding that air ducts are kept free of dust and debris in living areas.

• Use a dehumidifier to reduce humidity levels to 40 percent.

• Inspect your property at regular intervals to check that roof, foundation, plumbing, and HVAC systems are in good repair.

It’s important to control contributing factors to eliminate future mold growth.

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