By removing green and black mold after addressing the cause as suggested by a moisture expert, you can restore your home to a healthy state. Removing and preventing mold is important for both your own health and the condition of your home.
Green and black molds have a negative impact on your body, so it’s important to prevent them properly right away.
Green and black molds in damp, dark places
If you see mold, it always means there is a moisture problem. Too much moisture occurs with a leak or if there is insufficient ventilation in the house to remove the excess moisture. That is also why green and black molds usually occur in bathrooms or can be found in wet basements.
Regardless of where you find the mold, it is always necessary to look behind the walls as well, because mold grows faster, especially in dark places.
And to find that out, it is best to call in a company that specializes in mold removal. It is easy to remove the green and black molds yourself if you see them with the naked eye, but make sure you also know the condition of the surface underneath. And also important: the sooner you detect the mold, the easier it is to remove it.
You don’t always see green mold
Does your house smell musty? Or are certain parts of your home in need of renovation? In that case, mold often occurs in places where there is a structural moisture problem. Then it is not enough to remove the mold yourself. In this situation, it is necessary to have the mold professionally removed and to immediately tackle the cause of the moisture problem. Mold is often located between the building materials, so you don’t immediately see the mold formation. Think, for example, of the bottom of your shower, bathtub, or the back of your sink. In sanitary rooms there is a lot of heat and moisture, which increases the chance that green mold is present in your bathroom.
Green molds grow on both soft and hard surfaces. And that is precisely why these molds often remain invisible. Are there leaks where water seeps in? Then there is a chance that green mold can be found on the sheet material, such as chipboard and plasterboard. And molds feed on building materials, causing them to crumble. Therefore, it is good to regularly check whether there are any leaks in your home; then you can tackle the problem as quickly as possible.
Some green molds are dangerous
Did you know that there are different types of green mold? Each mold leads to certain health risks if you are exposed to it for a long time, but especially Aspergillus is a type of mold that carries extra health risks. Molds contain ‘mold spores’ that spread throughout the home. With green molds in the house, you are more likely to get infections. Which infections those are depends on your own health. When inhaled, mold spores can, for example, get into the lungs and cause respiratory disorders.
Different black molds
Gray, green, brown, or black mold: there are many types of mold that change color over time. Sometimes the black mold develops very gradually with small, black dots. Even in this early stage, it is good to tackle the mold thoroughly immediately.
The presence of black mold indicates that the indoor climate is far too humid. The mold then grows, for example, on damp walls or in a damp indoor climate. An effective control of black mold therefore starts with detecting the causes. At Aquavent, we investigate the surface underneath and work preventively to prevent the mold from growing back.
Green and black molds have similarities
Green and black molds do not necessarily belong to the same mold families, but they do have a lot in common: they both spread a high concentration of mycotoxins. These are the toxic substances that molds spread and cause health problems.
However, it is not only the molds that affect your health. In addition, the molds also feed on the building materials, which leads to the deconstruction or breakdown of the various building elements, with the result that the building performance decreases. Therefore, it is worth having a company that specializes in removing molds assist you if you have any doubts. Then you know where the molds are located (including the invisible ones), what the cause is, how great the damage is, and what you can best do to remove them.
Removing green and black mold yourself
Sometimes it is possible to remove the green and black mold yourself. How best to proceed depends on the surface underneath. On tiles and other hard surfaces, for example, use hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar, baking soda, or bleach. On the package leaflet you can then read how to apply the product and how long it takes before you can scrub away the mold. With an old toothbrush, for example, it is easy to completely remove the red mold on the joints.
Have mold professionally removed
Is the green mold in your walls, floorboards, plasterboard, chipboard, or other building elements? Then you can only have the mold professionally removed to be sure that the building elements remain intact. This usually concerns Aspergillus: this green mold is mainly found in building constructions.
It is important that the mold does not grow back. With professional mold removal, you can be sure that all mold spores have disappeared with the help of professional biocides. A healthy house is therefore mold-free and at Aquavent we ensure that! Do you smell a moldy smell in the house or do you suspect that a leak is affecting the building materials? Then we will investigate your home and carry out a free analysis. This way you immediately know what is going on.
The Aquavent in your area is happy to help you with advice and assistance.
Simon Dejaeghere
Onze specialist Simon is een ervaren expert op het gebied van opstijgend vocht. Dankzij zijn diepgaande kennis en jarenlange praktijkervaring kan hij problemen snel herkennen, de juiste diagnose stellen en effectieve oplossingen adviseren. Simon begeleidt klanten van de eerste inspectie tot en met de uiteindelijke behandeling.
