Many homeowners battle mold growth, especially after a basement flood or a leaky roof. It can be tempting to try to save money and rid your home of the spores by yourself, but mold remediation requires a specialized team of professionals. Here are a few risks associated with DIY removal.

3 Risks of Trying to Remove Mold on Your Own

1. Use of Improper Equipment

Mold remediation requires more than just common household cleaners, especially on a large scale. Furthermore, your efforts might disturb spores. Once airborne, they can circulate throughout the home, causing your problems to grow.  

Professional cleaners have proper air filters and ventilation equipment that creates negative air pressure in a room with mold. Together, this ensures other rooms don’t get contaminated. 

2. Health Concerns

In addition to their cleaning tools, professionals also have protective gloves, masks, and clothing that prevent mold spores from landing on their skin or being inhaled. This is important since the fungus can cause lung irritation and rashes, especially in those who are already allergic or who suffer from respiratory conditions.

3. Missing Hidden Mold

If you attempt to clean mold on your own, you might address the most obvious spots—but this fungus likes to grow in dark, usually undisturbed places, like crawlspaces. Professionals have access to detection equipment and the experience to seek out mold wherever it may be hiding, ensuring the quality of your air.

Home restoration and mold remediation are essential parts of the clean-up process after a flood or heavy rainstorm. The team at Arkansas Restoration Services in Russellville, AR, has proudly served residents in Pope, Yell, Conway, and Johnson Counties for more than 30 years. They’ll keep your family’s needs in mind and offer reliable and convenient mold cleaning solutions. To schedule an appointment with their staff, call (479) 967-2018 or visit their website for more information.