Mold Removal

Mold removal, inspection, and cleaning are crucial parts of spring and summer. Mold can do some serious damage to a home if not treated properly. There are a variety of ways mold develops. Flooding of homes in Chicago is a major reason for the formation of mold. Flood requires water removal, but then homeowners are later faced with the hardest part yet, mold. 

This often requires certified professionals to go in and do a complete spray down to remove mold. Mold removal often requires special equipment and gear. It is not something that should be done by just anyone. Investing in mold removal will save you money in the long run. Mold develops fast but can take time to be detected. 

Things to look for when dealing with mold:

-Rooms with high Humidity 

-Strange odors that become stronger with time 

There are many different types of mold, indoor and outdoor mold, mold that causes odor, and black mold are some of the many molds. All molds cause different types of constructional damage. 

How to test mold at home: 

If you feel like you might have an area that has mold, spray it with some hydrogen peroxide. If the area fizzes up, it is mold. If it does not, you might be safe. If you’re unsure of what to do, the best tip of all is to contact a certified professional for assistance. If not properly treated, mold can spread like wildfire, and mold removal will be necessary!