Black mold is an unwanted guest in many Flemish homes. And that’s not without risks, as black molds are harmful to your health. It’s therefore important to remove them, but how do you remove black mold from walls? And is it necessary to call in a professional mold remover for this? We’ll explain below.
How Does Black Mold Form on Walls?
Do you notice black mold on the walls? Then your home is dealing with a moisture problem. Molds are therefore not your only concern.
Molds can only grow in a moist environment. Black mold needs moisture to grow and gets it from damp spots in the walls. This moisture problem can have various causes. There’s rising damp, when moisture from the ground is absorbed into the bricks of your home, and also penetrating damp, when your facade is no longer water-repellent and lets water through.
However, black mold most often occurs on damp spots caused by condensation. In poorly ventilated spaces where there’s a lot of water vapor in the air, condensation quickly forms on the wall. It’s the ideal breeding ground for black mold. Black mold on the wall therefore most often occurs in damp spaces, such as the bathroom and kitchen. Poorly ventilated bedrooms can also be affected by black mold.
Why is it Important to Remove Black Mold?
Black mold is anything but harmless. The black spots are not only an eyesore, they are also harmful to health.
These black molds reproduce through so-called spores, small dust particles that hang in the air. These spores are toxic and particularly harmful when inhaled. Spaces with black mold are very unhealthy. You get respiratory complaints, headaches, sore throat, and you may also suffer from fatigue.
Black Mold on Walls Needs to be Addressed Quickly
Molds spread rapidly across walls. The mold spores immediately form new mold colonies and quickly affect large areas of the wall. They can even spread to other rooms in the house.
The longer you wait to eradicate the mold, the harder it will be to get rid of the black mold. The molds can establish themselves deep into the building material.
It is therefore recommended to remove black molds as quickly as possible. This prevents the need for major works to get rid of the molds.
How Can You Remove Black Mold from the Wall?
You can try to remove black mold from the wall yourself. This can only be successful when the affected areas are not yet large and the mold colony is in an early stage. What remedies can you use? Cleaning vinegar with baking soda is an excellent start. Mixtures with chlorine are also effective. Moreover, you can also buy anti-mold products in many DIY stores.
Always be careful when using these products. Use gloves and preferably also wear safety goggles. This prevents skin irritations and the product or mold spores from getting into your eyes.
We’d like to emphasize again that these remedies are only effective when the mold has just formed. For large mold spots, professional products must be used.
Professional Removal of Black Mold
For black molds that have already spread over part of the wall or ceiling, you should call in a professional. This mold specialist uses professional products that can kill molds deep into the building material. This way, you can be sure that the mold is really removed and will not return.
Furthermore, it’s also important to address the root cause of the problem. Moisture is the culprit in the entire story. Only when the underlying moisture problem is resolved will the mold never return. Usually, it’s about condensation formation. You can address this by having a mechanical ventilation system installed. The humid air is then continuously removed, and no condensation can form.
For moisture problems due to rising or penetrating damp, contact a professional moisture control specialist.
Solusio Removes Black Mold from your Home
At Solusio, we know how to remove black mold from your home once and for all. Black mold is particularly persistent and difficult to eliminate with household remedies. Our treatments are professional and efficient.
Troubled by black mold? We’ll come by to identify the cause of the black mold and permanently banish the unwanted guests. This way, you’ll live in a mold-free home from now on and won’t have to worry about your health. Contact us today for an appointment!