“Mold issues: DIY or professional treatment? - The Providence Journal” plus 1 more

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Mold issues: DIY or professional treatment? - The Providence Journal Posted: 14 Oct 2020 12:00 AM PDT Damp, cold fall and winter weather can sometimes breed mold, reported Medicalnewstoday.com last August. A little may irritate nose, lungs and throat, but a lot can cause other health issues, such as chronic lung conditions or asthma.   Mold also can damage walls, clothes, books, toys and more. Medicalnewstoday.com indicated that mold will often thrive in one of three places: 1. Where leaks and flooding have occurred. 2. Where condensation builds up inside windows. 3. Where air does not circulate; in the back part of a closet, in bathrooms or in a basement, for example. "It's important to know when and how to DIY clean any mold found in your home and when you should enlist the help of an IICRC [Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification] professional mold remediation company during times of need," said Robin Hoy of PuroClean Restoration Services in Cranford, N.J. She advises homeowners to only attempt to self-remediate mold if it has taken over an area less than 10 square feet. "To safely protect yourself, always remember when attempting any remediation project to wear proper personal protective equipment," Hoy said. Her safety gear suggestions include:   • Tyvek suit (to keep air and water away from one's body) • Gloves • Eye protection • Respiratory protection, such as an N95 mask If the mold is around or inside caulk in a bathroom, for instance, Hoy explained that the caulk will need to be scraped off, the area scrubbed with a stiff brush and a disinfectant cleaner, and the room allowed to dry for at least 24 hours before the mold-affected area is re-caulked. Professionals should be hired to tackle mold when it has spread in excess of 10 square feet or is in difficult to reach areas, Hoy said. "We have encountered a frequent problem with insulation in soffit vents, which further reduces airflow in the attic, allowing moisture build-up," she said. A professional will clear away mold, clean affected area and take measures to minimize future risk. She said main mold prevention measures are keeping interiors' humidity low and inspecting periodically all areas of a home.

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