3 Tips for Dealing With Mold in Ducts

12/8/2020 (Permalink)

Mold testing in Columbia, TN

Here Are Some Tips For Handling It

Mold is everywhere, including the very air you breathe, and impossible to completely wipe out. It may be found in all homes, though it is not always present to the extent where people can see it. It thrives in dark, moist areas and begins growing in wet spots within two days. One area black mold and other mold species can grow where their spread is less noticeable is air ducts. If you have found it in ducts in your home in Columbia, TN, here are some tips for handling it.

1. Have a Mold Test Performed
Sometimes dust and grime can look a lot like black mold. To determine if there is actually mold in your home, you should consult a certified industrial hygienist. At home DIY tests are questionable and not the best option due to many reasons:

• They give useless results
• They are often not certified
• They often do not use control samples
• They are rated as "not recommended" by
• Consumer Reports
• They are actually spoken against by legitimate organizations of the mold industry

2. Hire a Professional Service
Once actual mold has been identified in your ducts, you should hire a professional cleanup and restoration service to clean ducts. Though mold cannot be removed completely, professionals know how to produce the best results.

3. Take Certain Steps
You need to turn off the HVAC unit attached to the ducts as soon as you suspect the presence of mold. Having it running might cause the fungus to spread to other parts of your home. You should also figure out the material your ducts are composed of. The type of material affects how effective remediation can be as well as how high your bill will come out to be. Materials like insulated fiberglass actually cannot be thoroughly cleaned and may require replacement instead.
Black mold and other mold in your home is a pain to deal with. Acquiring professional help considerably eases the process.