Treat Mold With Heat For Effective Removal

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Mold in a building is not unusual. There is always a little bit, and while a small amount doesn’t cause big problems, once any amount is discovered, it should not be left to grow and build up. Mold remediation, or mold removal, is a good idea once the mold has been detected.

Excess mold in a building can cause health risks. Some people have allergies to mold that get worse over time, and it can be a danger to anyone with existing respiratory problems or an already weakened immune system.
Breathing in mold leads to coughing, sneezing, and irritation to the eyes and the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. In worst cases, mold can cause or trigger asthma attacks, and it can bring on chronic fatigue or headaches.

Mold should be removed, but the mold removal should be handled by professionals because any disturbance of the spores can cause them to spread into the air and around the building. In other words, well-intentioned cleaning can make the problem worse. Even for those who feel that they can handle the problem, the best time to call in mold remediation specialist is when the mold area is a large one, and when the mold is deeply rooted through the walls and deep into the cracks
What is the best way for experts to remove mold from your home?

Mold grows best in warm areas that are damp and humid, and where air flow is limited. It can be spread by itself, by mold spores, and even by insects. The best way to handle the mold removal is to bring in experts before it gets worse. Certified, trained mold remediation specialists are able to provide safe treatment to remove the mold without making the problem, or the health issues within the home, even worse.

How to treat mold with heat

People who try to remove the mold usually want to treat the problem without use of chemicals or other toxins in the cleaning solutions. There are safe ways to clean up mold in small areas without using chemicals, but is it possible in the bigger areas? One of the most effective is heat treatment. Heat is chemical-free, odorless, and especially effective in removing mold, fungus, mildew, odors, and viruses throughout.

Chemicals such as bleach or formaldehyde don’t clean away mold very well, and they often bring in similar breathing and health problems, such as allergies, asthma, and headaches into the home as the mold does. Heat kills mold without toxic allergens, even in inaccessible areas, and it does more. Heat can kill bacteria, rid the facility of insects that can spread mold and other bacteria. Most beneficially, heat dries out the affected, damp area where the mold originated. When moisture is the cause of the mold, it cannot simply be washed away. Heat takes away the conditions for growth. Mold remediation experts apply heat, up to 160F, to the area for two to four hours.

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