How to Remove Mold for Symptoms to Disappear

Mold is a fungus that grows when an area is exposed to prolonged moisture contact or moisture in the air. Mold can be responsible for a number of medical conditions including asthma and respiratory problems. There are many respiratory symptoms associated with mold such as trouble breathing, coughing up mucus and infections. It is crucial to remove the mold and decrease the spores in the air for symptoms to dissipate.

Things You'll Need

• Gloves
• Face mask
• Disinfectant spray
• Vacuum with soft brush attachment
• Hot soapy water
• Sponge
• Fan

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Instructions

Removing the Mold

• 1

  Locate the mold.

• 2

  Put on the face mask and gloves.

• 3

  Spray the mold lightly with disinfectant spray.

• 4

  Vacuum as much as possible off the surface.

• 5

  Wash the area with hot soapy water.

• 6

  Spray the area again with the disinfectant spray.

• 7

  Point a fan at the cleansed area and blow dry.