Stained walls, damaged belongings, musty smells, and allergic reactions—mold growth in your home can cause a huge headache, both literally and metaphorically.
Is Mold Damage Permanent?
If you’ve had mold growth in your home, don’t panic. Although mold damage can be stressful, often mold removal and careful cleanup can restore your home and limit the damage. Keeping a few simple dos and don’ts in mind can help you stay on track with your mold restoration.
Do
- Identify the source of the mold damage. Mold grows in damp areas. Your first step in restoring your home after mold damage should be to identify why there is moisture in your home so there is no further mold growth.
- Get professional help. Although you may be tempted to spray bleach on affected surfaces and call it a day, you should always get professional help with serious mold damage. This is the surest way to protect yourself from harmful mold spores and to ensure your home is restored properly.
Don’t
- Paint over mold. Mold is unsightly, so covering it with a fresh layer of paint may seem like a quick solution, but this will not provide a permanent solution to your mold damage problems. Mold can continue to grow if not treated properly and will eventually show through a fresh coat of paint, leaving you in the same position you were in to begin with.
- Keep objects that have mold. Although many things can be cleaned and restored after mold damage, some materials like fabric, paper, and carpets are more difficult to clean and should be replaced. Any remaining mold in your home can result in more mold damage later, so it’s important to eradicate it thoroughly.