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Do you have problems with mold growing in your home? Believe me, you are not on your own. More and more homes are becoming mold growing havens and the health of those who live there is suffering. The question I suspect that you are looking to answer by visiting this page is – How do I kill mold?

The answer is actually fairly straight forward. The use of household bleach or disinfectant can often be enough to wipe out whole colonies of mold. However, a far more effective and safe way to kill mold is to use a non toxic detergent which is designed to kill mold and mildew. If you have areas of wall or ceiling or wood which is badly affected the most straight forward solution would be to completely replace the plaster or wood. However, there is actually only one truly effective way to kill mold in your home for good – that is to remove the source of moisture which is allowing it to multiply and flourish.

It may be that it is simply a question of reducing the amount of moisture in the atmosphere. To achieve this the amount of ventilation should be increased, especially in rooms where a lot of steam is generated like the kitchen and bathroom. This can be done by having ventilation fans and cooker hoods installed and having them vented directly to the outside of your home – NOT to the attic or basement as you will just end up with additional problems with condensation and mold in the future. Another good way to reduce the humidity in your home is using a dehumidifier these are relatively inexpensive to run particularly if you purchase one which has a humidistat fitted. Many models also come with various air filters which can help in removing impurities including mold spores from the atmosphere. These simple measures can make a big difference and once you have completed the cleaning process you should have been able to kill mold in your home.

These measures will be ineffective however, if there is an underlying problem of water getting into your home from an unknown source. Cracked outer walls, blocked gutters, water in the foundations, dripping pipes to list a few. These are all things which will give mold a constant source of moisture it need to survive by preventing affected areas of your home from drying out. If you suspect that you have water seeping into your home it would be wise to get a builder or plumber to check out all possibilities immediately and carry out any work before the mold spreads and begins to seriously affect the health of you and your family.

One very important point to remember is that once the source of your problem has been identified and action taken remedy it before you try to kill the mold you must take safety precautions. Ensure that you wear gloves, a face mask and goggles, a suit over clothing is a good idea too.

It may seem a but extreme but you should seal each room before you begin so that mold spores cannot spread from room to room. You can either use a vacuum cleaner to suck up any dried mold dust or simply damp the area down with water before beginning to wipe. Mold can give off toxic dust and damping down will help prevent this. Also make sure that if you use your vacuum cleaner that you empty it immediately – do it outside NOT in the house and keep your protective clothing on.

All of this will take time and a you will have to spend some money but surely only having to kill mold once is far better than carrying out a yearly ritual of cleaning the same areas over and over. Products like Molderizer will kill mold without using toxic chemicals and Safe Shield which will not only kill and clean mold and mildew but also protect surfaces from mold spores in future therefore preventing mold returning. Good housekeeping will make it possible to get rid of house mold for ever!

IMPORTANT: If you are unsure of the type of mold in your property before you begin a DIY clean up get it checked out by a professional – it may be toxic!

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