When Is Mould Remediation Necessary?

Sometimes it's difficult to tell if you need mould remediation, or just a little elbow grease to solve your problem. I'll try to lay out some simple guidelines I've run across during my research. It's important to remember that black mold is especially hazardous to human health and should always be treated cautiously. First thing you need to determine is just how extensive the damage is, and to be sure the water source which initially caused the infestation has been found and removed.

The materials affected are also crucial. Wood, drywall, laminates, all can be infested to some degree. Wood, by far, is the most susceptible to damage and most difficult to cleanse. Keep that in mind when you're china cable tie mould factory your particular situation. The problem with wood is that is just soaks up water like a sponge. Water means mold, it's hard to attack an existing infestation in wood without specialized tools, which may require the proper mould remediation and an expert mold inspector's fee to boot. Don't panic yet though! Sometimes you can clean wood yourself; it all depends on the area that has been infected.

The general rule of thumb with mould remediation is sixteen square feet, or four by four foot square - about one half of a piece of standard plywood or drywall. I know, you'd think a larger area would be necessary before a pro is needed but this black mold is particularly insidious, and virulent. When you clean mold you also stir up mold spores, which in turn can cause additional areas to become damaged or re-infestation could easily occur. If the damage is under this threshold there's a god change you don't require a professionally conducted mould remediation operation to take place. If the area is larger there is still a slim ray of hope you can avoid the charges a pro will incur.