Should I Spray Visible Mold Under My Sink With Bleach?

8/5/2022 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO for your mold issues today. We know what needs to be done.

If You Find Mold In Your Concord Home, You Need Professional Remediation From SERVPRO Technicians

Bleach is excellent for making dirty clothes white; however, it is a poor substitute for professional mold remediation. In some cases, SERVPRO techs have found more significant damage done from the application of bleach, which is corrosive. Plus, the fumes from the bleach can remain, particularly in areas with poor ventilation, and irritate individuals with asthma or other respiratory conditions. 

How Do I Know Where the Mold Damage is Within My Home?  

There are sure signs to look for when you suspect mold damage is present in your Concord home, such as:  

• Musty odor  
• Visible mold colonies  
• Deterioration of sheetrock or other building materials
• Water stains coming through walls or ceilings may harbor mold on the other side

Is There a Way to Remove Mold Colonies From Sheetrock?  

When a mold infestation establishes itself under a sink or other area, it can spread across sheetrock, a favorite consumable for mold, and the outcome is generally poor for the building materials. SERVPRO technicians disrupt the conditions allowing spore germination and mold growth by bringing the humidity levels inside the home to below 50%. 

Sheetrock that has mold growing on it needs careful removal. SERVPRO techs carefully cut away the deteriorated portions and leave undamaged sheetrock in place to minimize the number of repairs needed on the wall or ceiling. The insulation will also require removal and disposal. If mold grows on the studs, the techs dry the area and carefully monitor the air moisture levels. Once the colonies dry, they are brittle and flaky. The techs remove them by hand with gentle lifting and using a hand vac with HEPA filtration to capture any airborne spores that get stirred up. The stubborn dried matter gets removed through soda or ice blasting that removes it without marring surfaces.

When mold damage is the problem in your home, call SERVPRO of Concord at (603) 225-2825. The certified technicians have extensive experience in mold remediation and can assist in the cleaning and restoration of your property.