How to Get Rid of Mold in Your Tennessee Home or Business

Once you’ve found mold in your home, it’s crucial to get rid of it quickly. Depending on the type, mold can cause a variety of health problems ranging from allergies to asthma and skin infections. Discover how to get rid of mold in your home with U.S. Pest Protection.

Solutions for Getting Rid of Mold in Tennessee

Spray the Mold with Cleaning Products

There are multiple cleaning solutions available that can kill mold in your home. Remember to wear protective gear and avoid contact with your skin and eyes, as some of these solutions are toxic. Get rid of mold with the following products:

• Chlorine bleach: Quickly destroys mold but should be diluted with water due to toxicity. Do not mix with ammonia.

• Hydrogen peroxide: Less toxic than bleach but takes more time and applications to remove mold. Can stain materials.

• Distilled white vinegar: Non-toxic but slowly breaks down mold. May require additional scrubbing.

If mold covers more than 10 feet in your home, it’s time to bring in professionals. While you may be tempted to tackle this titan of a mold infestation, you could be putting yourself at risk of exposure to harsh chemicals and dangerous mold spores. If you’re concerned about the size of the mold in your home, contact U.S. Pest Protection.

Wash Mildewed Fabrics

Mildew is actually a milder form of mold. If your clothes, towels, or other fabrics have been damp for extended periods of time and smell musty, run them through a hot water cycle immediately. If left unchecked, the mildew could stain and ruin your fabrics. 

Does mildew keeps growing on your clothes even if you properly dry them? It may be time to bring in professionals for moisture problems in your home. In addition to mold control, U.S. Pest Protection offers moisture solutions for your home. 

Throw out Mold-Infested Furniture

Just like your clothes and towels, your upholstered furniture can  hang onto moisture and form mildew or mold. While you can toss your clothes into the washing machine, effectively cleaning mold on your furniture can be difficult without professional help. 

Unless you plan to bring in experts for your mold issues, it may be safest to throw out your infested furniture. 

Schedule a Mold Inspection with U.S. Pest Protection

No matter the size of your infestation, you can count on U.S. Pest Protection to provide an effective solution for getting rid of mold. Our experts are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to protect you and your family from mold and its health risks. Take the first step toward safeguarding your home, and schedule your free U.S. Pest Protection mold inspection today.