Don’t Panic
Finding mold can be scary and may cause you to act rashly before fully assessing the problem. The most important thing to keep in mind at this point is that you are not alone. Mold is a common problem, particularly in Illinois, and it says nothing about your character or cleanliness if you find mold in your home. It just might be time for mold removal!
Do Get An Inspection
The first step you should take when you see or smell mold in your home is to request an inspection. A visual inspection from an IICRC certified professional will determine how much mold you have and how much remediation will cost. An air test will take a sample of the air in your home and determine if there is mold, how much there is, what kind it is, and how to get rid of it.
Don’t Underestimate The Problem
Although it’s important not to panic in these situations, you should by no means underestimate the problem. Mold is a serious issue. It can destroy a home’s structure and value as well as endanger your family’s health. Mold is dangerous even for those who aren’t allergic to it, because it can cause mold illness, potentially leading to hospitalization and even death. Furthermore, it can infest many nooks and crannies that you can’t see, allowing it to grow unchecked.
Do Act Quickly
Mold’s dangerous effects are exactly why you should act quickly when you find mold or suspect that you have it. Mold can grow in a matter of hours in moist areas, so acting quickly is especially important when your home experiences water damage. In addition, the longer you stay in a mold-infested area, the more likely you are to become ill.
Don’t Remove The Mold Yourself
Acting quickly does not mean taking matters into your own hands. Homeowners make countless blunders when it comes to mold removal, because they think they can do what certified professionals are specially trained to do. Homeowners make mold removal mistakes like using bleach to try to kill mold or covering it up with “mold resistant” paint. If you still think these are effective ways to remove mold, you are part of the problem! So please leave mold remediation to the experts.
Do Hire A Professional
On that same note, the experts you should hire are IICRC certified mold removal specialists. They went through rigorous training on mold removal and have the complex, highly efficient equipment to do it. At Mold Inspection Illinois, we keep a comprehensive list of all the best IICRC certified mold remediation specialist in the state of Illinois to make hiring the right one easier for you. So contact us today and get that stubborn mold problem taken care of, once and for all.