The internet is overflowing with DIY sites, blog services and other facets encouraging home and business owners to tackle mold remediation projects themselves. These practicescreatea chain of misinformed people who are trying to solve a problem without professional help.
This DIY mind-set is especially dangerous in an area like Florida as it reports more thunderstorms than any other US state. Homeowners along the coastline thought they were avoiding the mold issue by gutting all the wet building material from their home. Many people are now realizing that was not enough as they attempt to tackle the problem on their own.
Below are some of the reasons why DIY mold remediation projects can be hazardous:
1. Inappropriate equipment
There is special equipment needed to properly remove mold. This includes air filtration equipment that gets placed strategically inside the building and is usually vented out through a window to create negative air pressure. This ensures that no outside contaminants are entering the building during the remediation process.
2. Insufficient personal protective wear
Protect yourself and your family from getting sick or cross-contamination. Many people won’t take the proper measures to protect themselves. Professionals, on the other hand, know that there are certain ways to get in and out of your protective wear to prevent the spread or inhalation of the contaminant.
Buying a dust mask and a paint suit from the hardware store is not enough. It involved hours of training, including being fit for a respirator.
3. Allergic reaction.
Many people have severe allergies to certain types of mold while others have none at all. Most of us are unaware of such allergies until they start to see symptoms. There are also toxic mold spores that can be highly dangerous, even in small amounts.
These are just a few of the most obvious reasons to call a professional mold removal company to seek advice. Every situation is unique and any mold specialist should gladly come out to your property to discuss your issues and provide a visual inspection.
Hopefully, you never have an issue with mold in your home or at your business, but if you do, contact Flcleanup for help. We are a water damage restoration companyin Florida. Our experts know exactly how to remediate mold problems of all sizes, thus helping to keep your property’s air quality safe for your family, employees and spared itfrom further damage. When it comes to removing something as challenging as black mold, this is one job you'll be happy you left to the professionals.
To learn more about our services, feel free to visit www.flcleanup.com or you can call at 1 (877) 224 CLEAN.
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