How
to Kill Mold
How to kill mold
is a little like
a
Steven Seagall movie - it's hard to kill! The reason why is that mold
is designed in a manner to keep it around long after all other life is
gone. To understand how to kill mold you have to learn the mechanics
behind the life of mold.
Mold starts out as a spore. The spore is released into the air and
drift on the slightest of air currents. The micro-current air streams
move mold spores to anywhere that is moist, where the mold spore
settles and then it begins to grow. The mold spore develops into mold
and creates more mold spores which in turn are released into the
slightest of air streams. That's why you need to understand how to kill
mold because it is spread very efficiently.
Mold spores are microscopic so in order to learn how to kill mold you
must understand that there is no such thing as complete extermination
of mold. Even a house that is mold free has mold and spores inside.
It's when these two begin to accumulate and begin to become more
populous. The higher the mold count the worse the problem until it
begins to affect you.
Now that you are on this page, I assume mold has affected you and now
you understand that it probably didn't happen over night. The basic
steps of how to kill mold are to find it,
cut off the moisture,
isoloate it, and then clean it up.
Look for wet areas areas around your home and you may find where the
mold is living and breeding. Once you have found it you will have to
find the leak or water source that is feeding the mold farm. This could
be a hole in the roof, a leaking shower or tub, a slow dripping pipe,
or it could be condensation from pipes or toilet tanks. Do whatever you
have to to stop the water supply. You must stop the water supply or
knowing how to kill mold won't do you any good.
How to Kill Mold Process
Next isolate the area. I usually use a plastic containment. I build it
with clear sheet plastic and duct tape. You don't want any mold spores
escaping the scene and finding another place to grow. Remember you stir
them up just by being there so contain the area as soon as possible.
Now begin your cleanup process.
You have come a long way in how to kill mold, but you can really harm
yourself during the cleanup. Be sure to wear personal protective gear
to avoid breathing in the mold. Try not to poison yourself with your
mold killer. The moldicide could be simply bleach or it could be a
retail product. Make sure you won't be overcome by fumes. You will
remove the gross debris before using the moldicide.
Place the debris in plastic bags that are within your containment. Once
you have cleaned the entire area, you must wipe down the containment,
yourself, and the plastic garbage bags. Then dismantle the tent and
throw it away. It's best to not haul the stuff throught the house if
possible, but if you have to then double bag it.
I describe in greater detail many scenarios similar to the one above in
my eBook, "How
to Get Rid of Black Mold". Go ahead and check it out to learn
how to kill mold.
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