long term effects of black mold in the home, we clean it constantly but it keep reoccuring?

Answer 1

long term exposure to mold is EXTREMELY hazardous to your health - especially to children, where it is known to cause chronic illness, including asthma. If you can see the mold ON the walls or ceiling, you most likely have a tremendous amount of it behind the walls. You need to find the source of the water leak and stop it, or the mold will continue to recur. You may need to totally replace the wall, especially if it is drywall.

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Answer 2

Spray the entire area down with bleach and stop the moisture/water problem that is causing the growth. If the mold is growing on the Sheetrock get rid of the affected Sheetrock and spray the framework behind it, re insulate between the studs and then replace the sheetrock, tape and paint the area with Kilz primer before applying the finish coat. Do not remove and or replace the Sheetrock until you have identified and eliminated the source of the water that is causing the problem mold to grow. This may not be easy but is the only way. The water may be simply condensation or humidity of the air in the area so consider all possibility's and ways of mitigating the water problem because that is at the root of the growth, if the problem is in a basement space consider installing a dehumidifier.

Answer 3

Ok, not all black mold is toxic. You would have to have it tested from a specialist to see and if it is toxic...yes it can be very harmful. Now some black mold is not so much. Bleach is the best way to clean it up. Bleach kills everything. Bleach will dry out the surface though..but the reason mold develops in the first place is poor ventilation. Stagnant humid air or a leak from something etc..good luck!!

Answer 4

You need to seal the cracks where the moisture is getting into your home this is why it keeps returning, you might even have a roof leak that is allowing moisture into your home as well or maybe this is the sole problem to your mold/mildew, you can clean it with undiluted White Vinegar,then rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly before painting but do not use if this is drywall then once removed paint with added Mildewcide or spray or paint with Kiltz paint

Answer 5

When I found black mold at the bottom of
my stairs, I studied the effects on humans.
Migraine, depression, and many other
symptoms, as M S are caused by mold.
If you call your health dept-they will send
experts out to evaluate the situation.
Mold can't be cleaned-it has to be professionally removed.

Answer 6

The mold is a secondary problem caused by the first problem...moisture. You need to find out where the moisture is coming from and fix it. You may need more air movement in the area (such as bathrooms) or in a crawlspace with no vents. Landscaping that allows water to settle at the homes foundation also lends to this problem. Check these things first.

Answer 7

You should check for a water leak. There was black mold forming at my job and we would clean it an clean it, but kept coming back. Turned out we had a water leak and if there is any moisture it will come back. if there is no leak, try a dehumidifier, if you live in a humid climate.

Answer 8

mold can be pretty dangerous. bad for the respiratory system. if it keeps coming back there is a reason. you'll probably have to replace whatever it's on. make sure you check around were it is for water leeks. is it near a basement or crawlspace? check those out too.

Answer 9

Black mold can be very dangerous to your heath. Get someone in there right away!!

Answer 10

It is usually present in those areas where moisture to some extent is constant. Try washing those areas with a strong solution of vinegar and wayer or just pure vinegar if possible.