Mold in Your Home? Here are Some Tips – San Mateo CA
With the excitement of Spring and warmer weather finally here, it’s time for you take a closer look at the condition of your San Mateo home. After deeper inspection, you may find areas that need an extra bit of care. If you happen to notice mold in your home, do not panic. It’s very common in our area because of fog. Instead take a deep breath (outside) and a few minutes to educate yourself!
While mold can be dangerous to your health, with symptoms ranging from breathing problems or congestion and watery, red eyes to aches and pains and even memory loss, it is also an issue easily solved. Mold can grow in areas of constant moisture, as a result of flooding, a leaky roof or plumbing, or improper ventilation in rooms that are moist.
If you discover mold in your home before it’s for sale, a professional inspection and treatment should be done . You must first determine the source of moisture to begin your plan of attack. If the area is large, you should consult with a professional for proper treatment methods. If however the damage is slight or only affecting a small area, you may want to attempt the repair yourself, but only if you can make sure the type of mold isn’t dangerous.
After applying the appropriate protective gear (mask and gloves), you need to remove all porous materials such as ceiling tiles, drywall, carpeting and wood. Non-porous surfaces such as cement, metal, tile or glass can remain. Allow the area to completely dry over a 2-3 day period and use fans if necessary to help in this process. Then, with a non-ammonia detergent and a stiff brush, scrub the entire area, rinse and dry. Once dry, disinfect the cleaned surface with a solution of bleach and water (use one cup of bleach for every gallon of water). Allow the area to dry completely and then, retexture, paint, or decorate as needed.
If this is too big a project for you to undertake, we can refer you to professionals who mitigate mold regularly and can do the job for you.
San Mateo homes for sale for those of you considering a move.
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$639,000 : 832 Patricia Av, San Mateo3 beds, 1 full bath
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$888,000 : 416 Highland Av, San Mateo3 beds, 2 full baths
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$668,500 : 1225 Carlisle Dr, San Mateo3 beds, 2 full baths
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$825,000 : 638 Ventura Av, San Mateo2 beds, 2 full baths
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$749,000 : 1930 Playa St, San Mateo3 beds, 2 full baths
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$815,000 : 205 Del Rosa Wy, San Mateo3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$719,000 : 3812 Casanova Dr, San Mateo3 beds, 2 full baths
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$799,000 : 1665 Wellesley Av, San Mateo4 beds, 3 full baths
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$749,000 : 521 E 16th Av, San Mateo4 beds, 2 full baths
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$699,999 : 33 N Delaware St, San Mateo3 beds, 3 full baths
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