In spite of all the efforts in keeping your home clean and dry, water damage can still happen at any time. Mold often goes undetected until it proliferates and seeps into your walls and creates structural issues. Mold on your walls is not only unsightly and unwelcoming but unhealthy as well. Luckily, you can remove mold from your walls with cleaning supplies that you already have in your home. However, when mold gets out of control, you will need the help of water damage restoration to bring your home back into action.
Common Causes of Mold Growth
Molds start to grow within 24-48 hours because they love to thrive where moisture levels tend to be high. So most causes of mold growth involve unwanted water entering into the house. The following cause excessive moisture buildup:
- Poor ventilation
- Leaking pipes
- Leaking air-conditioning ducts
- Flooding due to heavy rains
- Backed up drains
- Excess moisture on cold metallic, concrete surfaces or glass
- Other plumbing problems
Spotting the Signs
Removing molds on your walls would be a lot easier if you can spot the causes and signs early. Moreover, you are less likely to deal with the burden of health problems and financial expenses as well. Check these signs to tell if mold is growing behind the walls of your home:
- Strong, musty smell
- Constant symptoms of allergy such as itchy nose, sneezing, and red eyes
- Wet/ damp walls
- Discoloration or staining of your walls
- Peeling, cracking, or bubbling of paint or wallpaper
- Bulging or warped walls
Check Your Home
Discovering mold early can make a big difference. Checking your home at least monthly for these important signs is recommended to prevent health and structural issues.
Steps to Remove Mold From Walls
Basically, cleaning and removing mold from walls may or may not require professionals. If the mold build-up is on the outer surfaces of your walls, you can remove it using solutions like vinegar, baking soda, detergents, or commercial cleaners. However, removing mold inside walls is another thing because it involves tearing down the wall and changing it. In addition, it involves the possibility of drilling or grinding through plumbing or electrical systems. So it is better to leave this case in the hands of professionals.
So how do you remove mold from walls?
- Assess the damage.
- Prepare your protective gear like gloves, goggles, and a mask.
- Prepare the area.
- Prepare your preferred cleaning solution. (for scrubbing or spraying)
Some cleaning solutions include; Vinegar+water or vinegar+borax+warm water, Bleach+water, Baking soda+water
- Spray the wall with a cleaning solution and use a sponge to scrub the mold off using your cleaning agent.
- Ventilate/dry the area. Open windows and doors for air circulation.
- Use a dehumidifier to lessen moisture problems and prevent mold.
- If mold growth is inside the walls, you will need to hire mold damage professionals as there’s a need to knock down the walls and change them.
Call Mold Removal Specialists
Stay calm and free your worries when you start noticing mold growth in your household. Superior Restoration will be at your home at your earliest convenience!
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