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Thursday, February 19, 2009

The problem of mold in your home.

Have you found mold in your home that’s larger than a 3 foot by 3 foot patch? The first thing you must know: There's no easy way to get rid of it. This size problem may require a professional, because there is a danger of creating air born mold. Whoa you do not want that! Tips taken from HGTV reveals to us that If you've discovered a small area of mold and want to handle it yourself, you can follow these guidelines to protect yourself and your family:
Safety materials
· Goggles without air holes.
· Filter mask (rated N-95 or higher). The EPA suggests wearing sealed goggles without holes to guard against mold spores coming in contact with your eyes. And to keep from inhaling the spores, it's vital that you wear the mask. The rating of N-95 stands for the percentage of particles that will be captured and stopped from coming through the mask. (For example, with the N-95 filter mask, it captures 95 percent of the particles released when removing the mold.) Make sure the mask is comfortable but tight enough to eliminate any air leakage.
· Rubber gloves that extend to the middle of the forearm (select gloves made from natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile, polyurethane, or PVC if using a disinfectant, a biocide such as chlorine bleach or other cleaning solution). It's important to have sturdy gloves that have no rips because even the smallest amount of exposure to mold can cause skin irritations or rashes. And be sure to throw the gloves away once you're through. Don't reuse.

Tools

Soap and water (If you want to use a weak bleach solution, remember to never mix bleach with any other household chemical, especially ammonia.)Scraper or sponge and Small drywall saw for removing material that can't be cleaned
· To clean mold from a hard surface such as metal, the EPA recommends a scraper or sponge and a mixture of water and detergent.
· For a porous surface such as drywall or wood, there's no easy cleanup method. You probably have to remove the actual material — using a saw to cut it away — before replacing.

 If you suspect a larger mold problem lurking behind your cleanup, remember to call a professional.

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