Flooding and water leaks can bring about the presence of mold which can affect everyone’s health and needs to be removed as soon as possible. The question is what to do when it is discovered? Can the household remove it or should a team be called in to do mold remediation?
Taking care of mold remediation isn’t easy. It’s also very time consuming, but it can save money for those who are on a tight budget. Having said that, it will still cost money in that there are a number of things that are needed to effectively do mold remediation. It’s very important no to skip on these items and any exposure can lead to toxic mold entering the lungs.
What is needed is a set of old clothes that can be laundered or thrown away after cleaning up the mold. After that, it’s time to take a trip to the nearby department store as gloves and goggles are going to be needed to make sure that mold doesn’t get on anyone’s skin and that anything can get into people’s eyes.
That isn’t the end, though. The most dangerous part of mold cleanup is inhaling the mold spores, which can be extremely dangerous to a person’s health as they can get into a person’s lungs and cause all sorts of medical problems. That means stopping in at a specialty store and picking up a P-100 or N-95 respirator.
For the house, a fan will be needed to properly ventilate it while everyone works. Realize also that this fan will then be contaminated after its use and will have to be thrown out. Lots of garbage bags for moldy carpeting and other contaminated materials will also be needed.
So, how much does all that cost? The price varies from state to state and province, but it will be at least a hundred dollars.
In the end, yes, cleaning up the mold yourself is cheaper, but the real question is everyone’s comfort level with doing it themselves. Doing it DIY costs less money, but if it’s not done correctly, mold can still be present in the home and that can still cause people health problems.
A mold remediation company might cost more than having family members do it, but they are also professionals who know exactly what needs to be doneand they have all of the needed equipment to handle the job. Not only that, but the chances that the job will be done correctly the first time are far higher with a team of professionals than with untrained people.
Should mold remediation be done by family and friends or by professionals? Having family do it is cheaper, but it still costs money and the cleanup job might not be thorough enough to get rid of all the contaminants. A professional team may be more expensive, but they are also going to get the job done, and done right!
In the end, the choice between the two isn’t easy, but now you know the argument between the two and can make an informed decision.
