Marriage and PregnancyGot Mold? How To Easily Eliminate Basement Mold Once And For All
Warning… if you get scared easily, you would be better off not reading any further. Not too long ago, I found something lurking in my basement… just waiting for the opportunity to take over.
It started when I decided to renovate my basement. I was full of amazing ideas and I was feeling really creative. I gathered the aid of a some friends in cleaning out the boxes of old ornaments, books, and clothing. That’s when I came upon it.
In a dark, gloomy corner, hidden behind a pile of boxes. Nasty, disgusting, basement mold. It was black and greenish, and had already begun to cause damage the wall. I found it in a couple of other places as well.
I was mortified. My first thought was about the horror stories of how mold can cause breathing troubles and other serious complications. I have little kids and didn"t want them to get sick.
After that, I was concerned about the cost of getting rid of the basement mold. After I went through my occasional cursing therapy, I did some research on how to take care of the mold once and for all. This is what I found.
Before you do anything else, find all of the mold in your home. Thankfully, just those few spots in the basement were affected. My friends unenthusiastically came over to help me clean up.
After looking fabulous in gloves and face masks, we were ready for the bank robbery. Just checking to see if you are paying attention.
All jokes aside, it’s crucial to use gloves and face masks because the spores of the mold can bring on breathing issues, and other complications.
We made a solution of bleach to clean up all of the areas which were affected. Once you get the basement mold cleaned from all of the surfaces, you’re ready to move on.
You really should take care of any moisture problem. If not, the mold will keep coming back. Evil little creatures, that mold. So, one of the best ways to deal with your moisture problem is to seal your basement floor.
Concrete is porous in nature, moisture can seep in through the floor and cause basement mold to grow. I had some professionals do this for me to make sure it was done right. Sealing the concrete also helps the concrete to stay stronger and last longer.
After that, I invested in a dehumidifier for our basement. This keeps out any excess moisture, which can be present even the driest of climates. I also had someone inspect my basement for leaky pipes or fixtures.
This can be a huge source of basement mold. I installed insulation inside the walls that were known for condensation.
I was also given the advice not to install carpeting in my basement, because carpet is so absorbent that it will soak up moisture and possibly grow mold as well.
I chose to go for a nice concrete stain instead. So, the mold is gone and once again, I can sleep well at night.
If you are considering remodeling your basement, or have noticed any mold down there, use this advice to get rid of the contamination of mold, and to prevent it from coming back. Good luck, and I hope I haven’t frightened you too badly!