DIY Assessment of Mold
At Home Mold Assessment is Possible!
What Mold Grows On
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Ceiling tiles
- Wood products
- Dust
- Paint
- Wallpaper
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Carpet
- Fabric
- Upholstery
Mold needs a food source and all of these surfaces and more contain what mold needs to grow.
Moisture Needed for Mold Growth
- Pipe leaks
- Roof leaks
- Standing water
- Flooding
- Damp concrete
- Conditions over 55% humidity
Mold needs moisture to grow. It will grow in conditions of standing water and conditions over 55% humidity.
All water and humidity issues MUST be solved prior to or at the same time as mold fogging is applied.
*Due to the nature of this DIY product this is the responsibility of the home owner.
Signs of Mold
- Visible Mold
- Musty Smells
- Sinus Congestion
- Mental Health Symptoms
- Physical Health Symptoms
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mold-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351519
When is it Time to Call a Mold Remediation or other Professional?
- When your home is being seriously damaged or eaten by mold It is time to call a professional.
- When your roof is leaking it is time to call a professional.
- When your pipes are leaking it is time to call a professional.
- If your basement is never dry it is time to call a professional or move.
- If you’re unsuccessful in using mold stop product to effectively clear mold for a minimum of 3 months at a time.
