I Discovered Some Basement Mold in My Home

Beware… if you are easily frightened, you don't want to read any further. Just a short time ago, I came upon something lurking in my basement… just waiting for the opportunity to spread.nnIt began when I make the decision to remodel my basement. My head was spinning with these amazing ideas and I was feeling really creative. I enlisted the help of a few family in cleaning out the boxes of old junk, books, and clothes. nnThat’s when I discovered it.nnIn a dark, gloomy corner, hidden behind a pile of old junk. Nasty, disgusting, basement mold. It was black and greenish, and had already began causing damage the wall. I found it in a a few other places as well.nnI felt horrified. The first thoughts that popped in my head were about those horror stories of how mold can cause breathing troubles and other serious complications. I have little children and didn't want them to suffer from the mold. nnThen I worried about the cost of getting rid of the basement mold. After I went through my usual cursing therapy, I engaged in some research on how to take care of the mold. This is what I found.nnBefore you do anything else locate all of the mold in your home. Luckily, only those couple areas in the basement were contaminated. My family offered to help me clean up, thankfully. After playing dress up with gloves and face masks, we were ready for the bank robbery. Just checking to see if you are paying attention.nnAll joking aside, it is crucial to use gloves and face masks because the spores of the mold can bring on breathing issues, and other complications. We make a solution of bleach to clean up all of the areas that were contaminated. As soon as you get the basement mold cleared from all of the surfaces, you’re on to the next step.nnYou need to take care of the moisture issue. If you don't, the mold will keep returning to haunt you. Evil little creatures, that mold. So, one of the easiest methods to solve the moisture dilemma is to seal the basement floor.nnSince concrete is porous, moisture will seep in through the floor and cause basement mold to grow. I had some professionals do this for me to make sure it was correct. This also helps keep the concrete stronger and last longer.nnThen, I invested in a dehumidifier for the basement. This keeps out any excess moisture, that can even show up the driest of climates. I also had someone check my basement for leaky pipes or fixtures.nnThis can be a big source of basement mold. I installed insulation inside the areas that were known for moisture issues.nnI was also told not to install carpeting in my basement, because carpet is so absorbent that it will soak up moisture and possibly grow mold as well. I decided to go for a nice concrete stain instead. So, the mold is gone and once again, I can sleep well at night.nnIf you are considering renovating your basement, or have noticed any mold down there, use this advice to get rid of the contamination of mold, and to prevent it from returning. Good luck, and I hope I haven’t frightened you too terribly!n