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Eradicating Mold Issues On Your Next Property

Guest post by: C.J Lauria

Article Overview: Many have made the mistake of trying to paint over molds only to find out that the water in latex paints only revives the organisms and it soon reappears through the new paint. The solution is a 10:1 bleach and water solution applied over any possible affected areas. Spray application is best. Before painting, though, all surfaces should be at a fairly neutral PH level. This means that you will want to rinse all bleached surfaces so as to get an acceptable substrate for paint. I generally treat with bleach prior to the standard pressure washing.

Eradicating Mold Issues On Your Next Property

In a recent article I addressed an enigma of many real estate investing professionals. That is the subject of MOLD. Besides being unsightly, it can cause a whole host of health issues like respiratory illness and more. It is found inside and outside of the home and lives on any substrate that is warm and moist. Needless to say, if your property is a real estate investment, you will want it mold-free. The good news is: The solution is quick and easy.

Many have made the mistake of trying to paint over molds only to find out that the water in latex paints only revives the organisms and it soon reappears through the new paint. The solution is a 10:1 bleach and water solution applied over any possible affected areas. Spray application is best. Before painting, though, all surfaces should be at a fairly neutral PH level. This means that you will want to rinse all bleached surfaces so as to get an acceptable substrate for paint. I generally treat with bleach prior to the standard pressure washing.

First, you should look for the cause of the spore growth. Then, take steps to eradicate further growth by killing what’s there. The following are some specific recommendations for doing this as well as avoiding future invasions of this nasty visitor:

• Be sure the building has adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans.
• Clean bathrooms with mold-killing products.
• Never carpet bathrooms or basements.
• Remove or replace any carpets that had become soaked.
• Add mold inhibitors to paints before application.*

Regarding this last point, mildewcides have been part of the surfactants of many architectural paints for years. The best of these was actually mercury. For obvious reasons, some harmful components (like mercury as a mildewcide or lead as a pigment) have been removed. Therefore, if you have a particularly tough mold or mildew problem you may wish to add an agent to the paint that will give you extra insurance against future mold issues.

Not everyone is sensitive to molds like the next guy, but that word simply inspires fear in the hearts of so many! Why chance losing a sale by even the suggestion that mold is present?

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