Mold Removal

Mold belongs to a group of organisms called fungi.  In an indoor situation, mold is most often found in damp, musty locations such as bathrooms, basements, and attics where there is moisture and or water damage from a leak of some kind. Mold grows by means of tiny spores that float in the air due to their small size and weight attaching to other areas and growing.  

Mold and Bacteria are Microorganisms.  Bacteria is unicellular, or a one-celled organism, mold is multicellular, or a multicell organism.  Even though mold can be beneficial in laboratory settings, just like bacteria and viruses, mold in your home is considered a severe threat to human health.

A solution of diluted bleach provides the fastest way to kill mold on walls or flooring. However, this is only a short term fix.  Prepare the solution by adding one cup of bleach into a bucket that contains about a gallon of warm water. Then proceed to scrub the mold vigorously with a stiff-bristled brush you've dipped in the bleach solution.  A professional Mold Remediation will use professional chemicals and treatments including creating a water barrier to contain growth of any new Mold.

The EPA does not recommend using bleach to kill or remove mold, except in special circumstances. In most cases, “a background level of mold spores will remain” after the application of bleach.