Mold is a harmful bacteria that is the result of some type of water damage. It can eventually lead to a more lethal form, known as black mold, which can cause major health issues. You should always take safety measures before attempting to get rid of the mold by yourself. A good tip would be to get yourself a mask, gloves, and some disinfectant. You can find all these items at your local hardware store. Here are a few helpful tips on how you can remove mold early on.

• Removing Mold From Wood – In order to get rid of the mold in this particular situation, you need to wipe or scrub the mold from the surface using a sponge, cloth or scrubbing brush, with some water and detergent, or any other household cleaner. This applies to all wooded areas that have been affected by mold, such as walls, furniture and beams.
• Removing Mold From Non-Fixed Carpet & Rugs – The first step you should take here is to bring the rug outside. Then spread it out on a driveway, and hose both sides. After you’ve spread the rug outside, you can use a mold killing or cleaning solution on the moldy area of the rug and scrub the mold away. At this point, you want to dry both sides out in the sun. If you have wall-to-wall carpeting, you’re going to need to replace it. There is no choice here, since there is nothing much you can really do.
• Removing Mold From Tiles – You should use a scrubbing brush along with a household cleaning product to completely disinfect all areas that have mold on them. You can use bleach to fade these stains away. Before you use the bleach you should spot test it to make sure that it won’t discolor your tiles. You should also wear gloves to protect your hands from the bleach. Make sure to rinse the bleach off thoroughly with water when you’re done.
• Removing Mold From Painted Drywall – Mold can really rip through your drywall, but the good news is that it can still be saved. The mold should usually be on the surface and shouldn’t have penetrated into the drywall itself. Wipe or scrub the mold away using a cleaning product or mold killing solution. Again, make sure to use gloves and a mask, so that you’re not breathing in toxic fumes. You can find these items at any local hardware store.

Call a Pro

There is a lot which you can do on your own, but it’s highly advisable to call a professional mold removal specialist. At Rescue 911, we have years of experience destroying mold to ensure that you’re home is 100% mold-free and safe to breathe. Mold is a serious problem, and must be killed at an early stage to prevent from growing further. You can get a hold of us 24/7, and we will be at your place to clean and disinfect all areas. Don’t take any chances with your health, give us a call today!