How DIY Mold Removal Can Go Wrong
It’s no surprise that homeowners faced with costly attic mold removal often turn to Google to look up DIY mold removal how-tos. While the internet has plenty of suggestions on what to do, DIY remediation plans omit many of the common mistakes that turn a feasible plan into a nightmare. The MoldTech team has helped thousands of homeowners avoid the risks of DIY through safe, reliable, and effective mold removal in Toronto.
While doing it yourself may seem like a quick fix, it’s essential to approach mold removal correctly to avoid accidents and future problems. Mold is a living organism that affects solid materials as well as air quality, making it an environmental issue with many moving parts. Read on to learn some of the ways we’ve seen DIY mold removal go sideways — and how the professional approach prevents these errors from occurring.
Health Risks Associated with DIY Mold Removal
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Mold has two primary effects on a household: visible damage and health effects. It’s the latter that we’ll look at first since it’s the one that makes indoor mold growth so dangerous to DIY.
Mold reproduces by tiny spores that are released into the air when disturbed, and these spores aren’t always just “seeds” — sometimes, they also contain toxins that can have varied effects on the body. Because they’re invisible, it’s impossible to know how many or what kind of spores your mold infestation may produce, and their microscopic size makes them a serious respiratory allergen.
During a MoldTech remediation, our primary goal is to prevent the spread of spores to other parts of the home and eliminate them from the indoor air environment. We do this through several means, such as containment, wearing disposable coveralls, and HEPA filtration.
Common Mistakes That Can Worsen Mold Problems
No matter how accomplished you are at construction or repair, mold remediation is a biological issue that requires specialized tools, solutions, and approaches. Some of the common mistakes we’ve encountered include:
- Using hardware-store grade cleaners — many of which have nasty effects on your health and can cause property damage.
- Surface-level cleaning is one of the most common mistakes. Mold roots into the walls, floors and materials it grows on and can regrow after surface-level remediation.
- Forgetting to deal with the cause, not just the effect. Mold doesn’t spontaneously grow — moisture problems are always at the root of an infestation, and by failing to address the cause, mold problems will return.
Limited Tools and Experience
Like any specialist, MoldTech has tools, experience, and training that enable us to work effectively and efficiently to remove mold growth. These industrial-level tools ensure that mold removal in Toronto is comprehensive and that infestations are addressed with the prevention, as well as remediation, in mind. Whether it’s using an infrared camera to peer behind walls, hygro-thermometers to measure moisture, or HEPA air filtration units to screen out spores, these tools elevate the professional approach well above what hardware-store or DIY methods can achieve.
Property Damage From Incorrect Mold Removal
Our team once walked into a home where a homeowner had accidentally put their foot through the ceiling while trying to remove attic mold! Accidental damage is very common during DIY mold removal and only adds to the stress, cost, and disruption that mold growth causes to your household. Improper mold remediation techniques or solutions can damage the walls, floors, and other elements of your home — let alone make mold problems worse. At MoldTech, we have over a decade of experience and training working in challenging environments with different materials, surfaces, and remediation methods that ensure mold is removed with the minimum of additional damage to your home.
Work with MoldTech to Eliminate Mold Safely
The advantages of hiring a professional attic mold removal team are clear: not only do you have a safe and effective mold removal, but you avoid common mistakes that even the most accomplished DIYer can make. Mold is challenging to remove, and without expert containment strategies and equipment, one mold infestation can quickly turn into two — or more.
Hiring a professional may feel like the more expensive option, but during professional mold removal, you benefit from our years of experience and the safety standards and protocols of our industry, all of which ensure long-term safety and efficacy. If you need mold removal in Toronto or have questions about the benefits of professional mold removal, the MoldTech team would be happy to speak with you — contact us for safe and expert mold removal today!
