If a house has mold how hard is it to get rid of? Is it easy to smell?

Answer 1

Several house molds have no odor at all.

First you have to see why you have the mold issue. Improper construction, poor ventalation or leaks. Then you have to pull out all drywall and insulation to get to the problem.

Bleach does not kill the mold! Too many people think this is the cure all. House mold issues can kill you and its nothing to take lightly.

Get a company that specializes in mold remediation out to look at it.

Their are products made specifically for mold that will clean, kill and coat over it to seal it in.

Answer 2

Depends on the root cause. Where is the mold (what type of surfaces are affected)-shower, walls, basement, carpet, wood, etc.

If your mold is result of a leak, once the repairs are made, you can effectively tackle mold. However you may have mold due to poor drainage around the house, resulting in water seeping in from the ground. Or, you may have condesation and poor air circulation. These may result in a reoccuring mold growth.

Mold does smell, some worse than others. Leave a wet towel laying around for a few days...How good does that smell?

Answer 3

If a house has mold then you need to use a spray bottle of bleach in all areas you think you have mold. Also have your home inspected because you may have it under the walls and in places you can't get to. A code inspector will be able to help with that. You really can't smell mold that is growing in the home. Sometime it can grow for long periods of time and cause many health problems before you find out mold is the cause.
Scrub all areas with bleach, and make sure you wipe those areas down after to keep from getting moist. Then get the help of a mold specialist. In some cases you really can't get rid of it, you have to replace the areas infested.

Answer 4

If you think it was from an outdoor cat, have you tried cleaning the outside of the house? Is it possible that a cat left you a dead mouse or rat and that is what you are smelling? Not all cats bury their poop so that could be it as well. Otherwise, some people swear by white vinegar although that depends on what you are spraying it on. Otherwise, something like nature's miracle usually works but you have to use quite a lot, use a fresh bottle and don't use it on top of harsh cleansers. Cat pee is persistent. I would wet it, let the odors come up, open the window and let it air out with a strong fan pointing to the outside to suck the air and smell outside. Repeat as often as necessary. Place some boxes of baking soda around the area as well to help soak up some of the smell. Good luck!

Answer 5

You probably won't smell it. It's always best to leave mold to the professionals. The only way to definitively know that you have mold is to have a mold inspection. They come over to your house with an air pump that pulls a given volume of air through a cartridge, then they test it for parts per million. It's painless (to you) but could cost you a bit (I'm guessing, but I'd say $75 per sample minimum 3 samples). The cost has to do with paying the inspector, then he has to pay a lab, and then the lab has to pay for the cartridge. They also can do swab tests. It's mostly important to the usual suspects (children, elderly, and those prone to allergies and sickness).

Answer 6

Mold problems are usually due to damp conditions. Most common in below ground rooms that have water seepage or improperly insulated walls and/or vapor barrier. Bleach is good for suface treatment only. In severe cases, the only practical treatment is replacement of carpets, flooring, wallboard, ect. The source of moisture must be corrected and all mold bearing materials removed, as well as an application of an anti-fungal. Carpets are usually the#1 culprit and the problem may be as simple as replacement or elimination. Don't waste your time cleaning, since the problem goes as deep as the padding. I found replacement to be the only long term solution. Good luck and suggest getting some professional advice.

Answer 7

if the mold has grown into the woodwork & walls the only way to get rid of it is to replace the walls. however, a de-humidifier does help slow the growth down. if the mold has just started and you keep on top of it bleach water is a good way to kill it. as for the smell, it mostly depends on the person. i don't have any problems smelling it when i go into a building

Answer 8

You cant get rid of mold, you can cover it up but it will develope over top, it only gets worse and worse and yes it does smell. Its like ruttening