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QuestionWhat do I do if I have mold in my basement?Mike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.Check the outside perimeter of your home to see if there's anywhere where moisture gathers that causes mold to grow.
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QuestionIs the mold in my basement dangerous?Dario Ragnolo is the Owner and Founder of Tidy Town Cleaning, a home cleaning service in Los Angeles, California. His business specializes in residential & commercial cleaning. He is a second generation home cleaning expert, who grew up around his parents cleaning business in Italy.There's no safe amount of mold. There are no types of mold that have health benefits. The effects will depend on the amount of mold and the person's sensitivity to it, but when mold is inhaled, the symptoms can occasionally be severe.
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QuestionWill a dehumidifier kill mold?Dario Ragnolo is the Owner and Founder of Tidy Town Cleaning, a home cleaning service in Los Angeles, California. His business specializes in residential & commercial cleaning. He is a second generation home cleaning expert, who grew up around his parents cleaning business in Italy.No, but it will reduce moisture in the area to help prevent mold from returning. It's very important to reduce the amount of humidity that's in your basement in order to keep the mold from coming back, and a dehumidifier can help with that. If your basement has an outside door or windows, you can also open those to try to ventilate it.
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QuestionWhat kills mold best?Dario Ragnolo is the Owner and Founder of Tidy Town Cleaning, a home cleaning service in Los Angeles, California. His business specializes in residential & commercial cleaning. He is a second generation home cleaning expert, who grew up around his parents cleaning business in Italy.Try bleach and water to get rid of the mold. Scrub the surface with a stiff-bristled brush, then dry the area with a clean, dry cloth.
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