Commercial mould products, sprays, or solutions are considered the answer to most mould growths. However, you will usually see the mould return after a short period. This is because any mould growth requires professional cleaning to fully remove.
ICE Cleaning are mould specialists with Dewpoint-accredited technicians. They will resolve any mould problem on your property, regardless of how big or small. In an emergency, its technicians can be on-site in just a few hours of calling.
Read on to learn more about mould and the solutions that can remediate it.
What Is Mould?
Mould is a fungus that can grow in various colours including black, dark green, red, and even purple. It often manifests as mildew before progressing to a more aggressive form of mould.
It thrives in moist and humid environments with poor ventilation like a bathroom or kitchen. Mould grows quickly in homes due to the resources available that keep it alive, including water and dead organic materials.
Individuals with allergies, poor immune systems, and asthmatics are especially vulnerable to mould if it grows in their homes. To the average person, mould can potentially cause allergy-like symptoms like:
- Headaches
- Eye and skin irritation
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- A sore throat
- Lung irritation
Do DIY Solutions Work on Mould?
Online guides may suggest that commercial products, soapy water, or even bleach clean and effectively kill the mould for good. Although this might remove the surface mould, this does not mean you have eradicated the mould.
Because small mould particles are consistently present, mould growth will persist. Once mould settles into surfaces, it has likely released airborne mould spores that search for vulnerable areas to grow again.
Using dangerous products like bleach could also damage your health with toxic fumes, skin burns, and even damage to household objects. Mould removal services will be required to ensure it does not return by scrubbing the air and deep cleaning all surfaces in your home.
What Is a Safe Solution to Preventing Mould Growth?
There is no safe way to remove mould yourself as it will require professional intervention to eradicate it effectively. However, there are some steps you can take to prevent mould from growing in your home or to stop it from returning after a remediation service:
- Ventilate your home regularly
- Install extractor fans in the kitchen and bathroom
- Keep doors open in your home to circulate air
- Dry your clothes outside or on a heated clothes horse
- Place a dehumidifier in damp areas
- Install double-glazed windows
- Ensure your home is well insulated
- Conduct a damp survey
Mould always has the potential to grow, even if you take the correct steps to prevent it. If it appears in your home, you must act immediately and contact a professional mould removal company.
ICE Cleaning’s mould remediation services are safe, sustainable, and effective when tackling mould growth. Its technicians can conduct damp surveys, mould inspections, and mould removals. They are available day and night, 365 days a year, including bank holidays.
You can find out more about ICE Cleaning’s range of services here.
