This is a problem that too often gets overlooked when dealing with a mold infestation. The big job, the work of getting the mold out of your home, and out of the air…that’s what gets the lion’s share of the attention, but unless you’ve got the cash to just replace your entire wardrobe, the smaller stuff matters too. Besides, you may be faced with a situation where you don’t have a larger problem with mold, but you left some sweaty clothing in the hamper, and by the time you pulled them out … [Read more...]
Product Review – Mold Armor (FG516)
What It’s For A companion product to the mold remover offered by the same company, Mold Blocker is specifically designed to lay down a layer of protection that prevents mold from being able to take root in the first place. If the colony can never get started, then you never have a problem. By itself, it won’t actually get RID of the mold (for that, you’ll either need to whip up your own mold removal solution, or buy a product like Mold Remover, offered by the same company that makes this … [Read more...]
Product Review – Mold Armor FG502
What It’s For If you’re a Do-It-Yourselfer, and are looking for a product to help you get rid of mold quickly and easily, consider investing in Mold Armor. This 32-ounce spray-on product is bleach-based, but more powerful than bleach alone, or the bleach and water mixture you can make yourself. The product says that no scrubbing is required for cleaning, but in practice, this is going to depend on the size and intensity of the infestation, and the darkness of the stain the mold growth has left … [Read more...]
DIY Mold Clean-Up: Safety Measures
When attempting to clean mold yourself, it's important to limit your exposure to the extent possible. This includes the actual mold on surfaces as well as mold spores in the air that you cannot see. Clothing and Protective Gear Masks: If you know that your home has a mold problem, you may want to purchase and wear an N-95 respirator when you will spend any extended time in the area. These are available at most home improvement stores or on-line. Also, if you are doing the actual clean-up … [Read more...]
General DIY Mold Clean-up: Steps For Success
In addition to the expected places, like bathrooms and basements, mold can grow in unexpected places like exterior walls, patio furniture, mattresses, and carpets. As long as the three needs of moisture, nutrients, and temperature are present, mold has an opportunity to thrive. Some tips for general mold clean-up are: document damage and cleaning with photographs and notes scrub mold off hard surfaces using detergent and water dry cleaned surfaces thoroughly Mold can stain many … [Read more...]