Dealing with attic mold is no fun!
It’s been a hot, hot, hot summer—and fall is now officially here and rain is in the forecast. This is not exactly an unexpected turn of events for anyone familiar with Oregon’s drippy climate, but with the return of precipitation comes an opportunity for attic mold—or basement mold—to move in to your happy home; basically any place that can be infiltrated with moisture due to a faulty vent or window, damaged shingles, or a leaky pipe in the walls. Remember, the structural integrity of a home declines over time and we can’t always be sufficiently vigilant to catch every new development. Fortunately, the PureSpace suite of mold removal products, applied by PureSpace professionals can mitigate attic mold growth quickly and safely.
Most of the time, mold in the attic isn’t a major emergency, but recent studies by the Center for Disease Control, among others, indicate that mold left untreated can result in a number of health-related maladies, including severe respiratory infections characterized by coughing and wheezing. Rashes are not uncommon and anecdotal evidence suggests that fatigue and fever are also possibilities. In fact, according to Medicinenet.com, “It is not possible to predict the degree of severity of the health risks associated with mold in the home.
Do-it-yourself advocates may recommend ordinary bleach, white vinegar, or tea tree oil to combat the mold, but unfortunately, this isn’t very good advice. Bleach in concentrations available to the public are not strong enough to kill mold, and what’s worse, once the chlorine evaporates (usually in 15-30 seconds) what remains is pure water, which is exactly what mold needs to return and grow again.
This is a vicious cycle we have seen play out all too often. Vinegar, though nontoxic, has been proven to be a less-effective solution than bleach. Tea tree oil has been used throughout history to treat infestations, however, there is little scientific evidence as to its effectiveness. You should ask yourself if this is a chance you’re willing to take.
Furthermore, if you are not able to gain access to every bit of the mold in your attic, you are left with a continued health hazard that eats away at the structural integrity of your home.
So if you are attempting to mitigate the attic mold problem without a professional, it’s important to make sure that the known moldy area is fully exposed along with any adjacent areas so that you can eliminate all of the mold that is degrading the value of your home.
PureSpace proprietary cleaning products were rigorously tested by the National Science Foundation Water Quality Center at Arizona State University and all of them exceeded safety standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials.
In the unlikely event that your home or business insurance does not cover mold damage, you can save money by doing the scrubbing and cleaning yourself, but calling in a PureSpace professional means that the mold mitigation will be handled faster, more effectively and safely, with no cross-contamination of non-affected areas, at a surprisingly affordable rate, with satisfaction guaranteed in writing, a luxury you do not get by going the DIY route. We guarantee to keep your family safe during and after the process. And less time spent on the job means less of a disruption in your happy home, not to mention better air quality and no remaining health hazards.
PureSpace proprietary cleaning products were rigorously tested by the National Science Foundation Water Quality Center at Arizona State University and all of them exceeded safety standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials.