The Dangers of Mold | Mold Removal Service in Mississauga
Mold thrives in areas where there is plenty of moisture and little to no sunlight. Overexposure to mold can have serious detrimental effects on a person’s health. Mold growth has been associated with several illnesses and health conditions, especially those related to the respiratory system. This is because mold spores are microscopic—as little as 0.3 microns—and can easily travel through the air unseen. You could be inhaling mold spores right now and not be aware of it!
Mold also speeds up the deterioration of the material on which it grows on; this is why items with severe mold growth are just thrown away. Mold growth will also cause the market value of your property to drop much more quickly.
Mold spreads through the air and usually settles in hard-to-reach areas. Because mold spores are invisible to the naked eye, you may only become aware that you have a mold problem once you see a mold colony—in other words, a small patch of mold which already contains millions of mold spores. This is why it’s important to act immediately upon the first sign of mold. Your best option is to call in a professional for thorough mold remediation.
Mold remediation, more commonly known as mold removal, is the process of removing mold-infected materials and cleaning mold from an indoor environment. It is a particularly tricky process, since it requires that the mold not spread to other areas.
Do-it-yourself mold removal may be possible when it comes to small traces of molding, however as the problem becomes more serious, this could be a hazard for your family and neighbours. Without the proper equipment, molding can be hard to detect and you may end up tearing up unnecessary walls, or worse, spreading the mold.
Large-scale mold removal is absolutely not recommended as a DIY project as it could easily release mold spores and many other types of hazardous particles that are detrimental to your health. We’ve seen people in the past who have tried to save money on mold remediation services and ended up costing them more because of the spreading.
CleanFirst has been in the business of mold remediation for more than 20 years and has served hundreds of clients in the Mississauga area. The members of our team are all certified experts in mold removal who understand that the only way to completely get rid of mold is to not only remove the visible mold growth, but to eradicate the mold spores in the air as well.
We provide FREE mold inspection services in Mississauga, so please, do not hesitate to give us a call. Our mold assessment and inspection services will help identify any and all mold problems in a particular area. We will also be happy to give you the estimated cost of mold remediation.
We understand that there are different types of mold growth dependent on various factors, and that each particular case requires its own solution. What we are sure about however is that the cost of mold remediation will be much cheaper in the earlier stages of mold growth, so it is better to get it taken care of as early as possible.
The CleanFirst team of experts will be sent to deal with your mold problem. We have the tools and equipment necessary to ensure that mold does not spread while we are working to completely remove it from your home, such as air scrubbers and ventilation catches. As highly trained professionals, we will isolate the affected areas in your property, so you can still go on with your daily activities without having to worry about anything related to mold while the Clean First team is working. Our thorough mold remediation services are guaranteed to improve your indoor air quality as well as the overall condition of your property once we have completely removed all traces of the mold infestation.
The answer depends on several factors, such as the extent of your molding problems, how difficult they are to remove, location etc. Each situation is different, but we have been in the business for 20+ years and have dealt with them all. What we can tell you is that it will cost less than the related Health problems will cost you and family members in the long term.
Our Mold Inspection process is FREE, so if you have any suspicions in your mind about this, then call us immediately.
Absolutely not! In fact, Mold removal performed by qualified professionals will leave your homes condition and air quality better than before.
Note: More often than not, when speaking to new customers, we find that they have hired their “master of all trades friend” to remove moldy materials from the house. What they don’t realize is that in the process of doing this, they have spread the mold spores across the entire house. This now means they have a bigger problem to deal with as it is no longer localized to one area.
Absolutely. Mold spores are very small (0.3 microns and up) that make them invisible to the naked eye. When you are able to visibly see mold growing (the size of a postage stamp or greater), you are now dealing with 10 million mold spores forming a colony.
Mold will travel through the HVAC and contaminate other areas they come in contact with – this includes your clothing and furniture. Cleaning of the HVAC is crucial to the success of the mold removal process.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Mississauga and all surrounding regions.
Here are some popular areas we serve:
Brampton, Burlington
Downsview
Etobicoke
Georgetown, Guelph
Hamilton
Markham, Midland, Milton, Mississauga
North York
Oakville
Rexdale, Richmond Hill
Scarborough
Toronto
Vaughan
Here is a list of popular locations we serve. Call us if yours is not on the list!
Ajax, Aurora
Bancroft, Barrie, Brampton, Burlington
Downsview
Etobicoke
Georgetown, Guelph
Hamilton
Kitchener
Markham, Midland, Milton, Mississauga
Newmarket, Niagara-on-the-Lake, North York
Oakville
Pickering
Rexdale, Richmond Hill
Scarborough, St Catharines
Toronto
Vaughan
Waterloo, Whitby