Mold growth can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Dormant microscopic mold spores are ubiquitous in nature, both outdoors and indoors. In fact, you're probably inhaling a small concentration of spores right now. So, if mold is such a common event, why not just handle it yourself?
Actually, small outbreaks of mold growth in common spots like a shower stall or underneath a kitchen sink aren't a big deal and respond well to a DIY approach with off-the-shelf disinfectants. However, when more widespread contamination—or the conditions that inevitably trigger it—exist, working with a mold remediation specialist is usually necessary.
Here are four examples of why you shouldn't handle mold removal yourself.
- Contamination is time-critical. When mold growth conditions are present, such as indoor water damage, the consequences become dire in a very short time. Mold activates and begins releasing airborne reproductive spores within 24 to 48 hours after exposure to water. Confronted by the aftermath of water damage, few homeowners are prepared to take the steps required to interrupt the sequence of contamination in that short time frame. Rapid professional intervention is vital.
- You don't know how much there is. Mold spreads and active growth is often not limited to a single occurrence. Every house is different. To evaluate the extent of contamination, mold remediation specialists take air samples and count the captured spores. This important calculation provides a basis for a treatment plan to deal with the specific circumstances in each home.
- Mold type matters. “Mold” is a generic term applied to a wide range of fungal growth. Some things that look like mold, actually aren't. Certain types of mold growth are more likely to be toxic to some persons while other types are relatively benign. Because it's important to know what kind of mold is present, mold remediation specialists physically sample active growth and have it laboratory-tested for positive identification.
- It could be harmful to your health. Contacting and removing mold without protective measures could cause allergic reactions or illness in certain individuals, particularly those with specific fungus sensitivities. Leaving the job to properly equipped professionals is a safer approach.
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