Removing Mold from Walls You are living in your home when one day you notice that there is moisture in your wall. You notice drops of water oozing from your wall. You think it is probably form the humidity and you just ignore it thinking it will go away. But after a while you again notice that there are many damp spots or moisture in several parts of your house. Is this only a humidity effect? Yes you are right at that time.
It is an effect due to heavy humidity. But you are overlooking something much more serious. This could be small sign for something big and bad to your property and your family’s health. You ask what can a single drop of moisture do. How can it become a big problem? Excess moisture and dampness in walls helps mold to grow. Mold in walls can destroy your building structure but it is very health hazardous to your family also.
The symptoms from mold exposure that are typically seen are:
Respiratory problem · Sinus and nausea · Skin rashes · Cough and throat irritation · Memory loss · Sever pain in whole body What you can do to prevent mold infestation in your house? There are some remedies; if you follow that you can prevent damp and mold in your house. Use dehumidifier to control the humidity. Check for roof leaks and plumbing leaks because it is one of the main reasons for dampness and mold in home. Check basement and attic often for mold sign.
Install proper moisture barrier at the time of construction. Wipe the wall if there is any dirt or somebody spill water on the wall. If you found mold in a small part of your wall just rub the portion with bleach/vinegar and clothes. But if there is a large mold contamination always call for professional mold remover’s help.
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