Mold can grow virtually anywhere, even on concrete walls. Mold grows wherever there’s organic material they can eat, and although concrete isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of “organic”, it is a place where mold can thrive. Concrete is made of a mix of different materials, including salts and minerals, which are very much organic. Mold being anywhere at all, even on your concrete, is problematic. That goes double for mold in your crawl space or basement, since most of the air you breathe in your home originally comes from one of these below-grade areas.
Mold can be removed from concrete walls, but it’s better to hire mold removal specialists for a professional cleaning job. Mold isn’t just an ugly stain; it’s a microorganism that can cause health problems. Even short-term exposure to mold can trigger allergies and irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Depending on how much mold is in your crawl space or basement, breathing in the spores can have a negative impact on your lungs that may require medical assistance. For your own safety, allowing professionals who know how to protect themselves against mold is highly recommended.
Another reason it’s better to hire professionals is because it guarantees that the mold will be completely gone. You don’t want to have any residual mold after cleaning the wall yourself because the only thing worse than knowing that there’s mold in your crawl space or basement is going about your life like normal while unknowingly getting sick from residual mold. Mold is persistent, so you need to do a thorough cleaning to get it all out, and there’s nobody out there with better cleaning chemicals than the experts. A well-done cleaning job will result in a healthier crawl space or basement, fresher air, and a safer environment for you and your family.
To help prevent mold’s growth and spread, having proper waterproofing and encapsulation solutions installed in your Savannah home by the experts at Mount Valley Foundation Services is a sure way to keep your home safe and clean.