Realtors 7 steps from removing Mold From Listings

LOS ANGELES - Oct. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- If you spot mold in one of your listings, you'll first want to  size up the problem, and then create a plan for safe and complete removal. If the mold is found in a small area, less than 3 square meters, removal can be a do-it-yourself project. Here's how:

1. Ware a face mask, goggles, and rummer gloves. Don't touch mold with your bare skin.

2. Seal off the area to  prevent the tiny spores from spreading to  other parts of the house during the removal process. Open the windows and cover the ventilation ducts.

3.Wash the affected hard surface areas with a mild detergent solution, such as laundry detergent and warm water. As an added step, wipe the area with a solution of a quarter-cup bleach and one quart of water.(Warning: Do not mix ammonia and bleach; the fumes can be toxic.)

4. Dry the surface completely. Use fans and dehumidifiers or natural ventilation.

5. Apply a borate-base detergent solution. Don't rinse. This will  help prevent the mold from growing again.(Look for "borate" listed on the ingredient labels oif laundry or dishwashing detergent.

6. Don't take shortcuts. Never paint or caulk over moldy surfaces. The paint will  peel and end the mold will resurface.

7. Call a Professional. Just when you think you finally won the battle against mold, you might see dormant spores reappear or even spread to  clean areas of the house, particularly if proper removal procedures wern't taken. Remember  Remediation  is not completed until Post Clearance Testing has been done. If you need to  call a mold remediation company to  resolve the problem  you are in luck, "IndoorEnviroControl" has over 25 years dealing with mold and Hank Taylor and his wife Merley are Certified Environmental Hygienist .  Remediation is not completed until Post Testing Has Been Done

Call or contact them at 949-560-0945  or e-mail  moldmen@att.net