I have a spot of mold above where my bathroom fan vents into the attic. The spot is on the bottom of the roof sheathing plywood. The spot in question is about 6" across, and there are a few other smaller spots near that area.
Brian C
Built our home in 2004. Found ants coming from wall near tub, sprayed and opened wall and found black mold. Called builder who stated it was from grout in shower that has fallen out. Builder refusing to fix. Wife has been having trouble breathing, and have a 6 year old with a bad cough. I have drywall piece to replace hole in wall, just want to make sure mold is removed the right way. Please help!!
Brian P
Mold is an organic being, and is the most harmful thing you can have growing in your house. It is a known allergen and can cause respiratory problems, and allergy flare ups in those who inhale it. The kitchen happens to be one of the most common haunts of mold because of the constant availability of food and water. Here are some ways you can keep your kitchen safe of mold and mildew.
Keep your drains clear of food. Decaying food will cause mold to begin infesting the area. Once in a while, pour a half cup of baking soda down the drain, and then immediately pour a cup of vinegar down too. Or cut up a lemon rind and shove the pieces into the garbage disposal. Crush ice cubes in the garbage disposal. These can also help remove mold spores. Don't leave food lying in the garbage bin for long periods of time. Don't leave waste standing out on surfaces or countertops -- wipe immediately and dry well. If you have a leaky faucet, fix immediately. The water that's collected as the faucet leaks is enough to set off a mold infestation. Use a ceiling fan or exhaust fan to circulate the air inside the bathroom.
Keep your kitchen clean and dry, and you should be able to see no mold. However, if you do find that mold has contaminated your kitchen, don't attempt to remove this on your own. You risk spreading the spores around which can easily lodge in other parts of the kitchen. Simply fill out the form below, and you could get in touch with a mold removal contractor in Chicago as soon as a couple of days from now! Our expert mold removal contractors are all experienced, and come with expertise in mold remediation in any situations. Our free online estimate form for mold removal contractors gives you the ability to connect with kitchen mold removal companies quickly and free of charge!