If you notice mold on your drywall, remove it immediately to protect your health. If drywall contains significant mold, it has likely absorbed into the wall and needs replacement as drywall is a porous material that easily absorbs and harbors mold spores. How you come to know about that you need to remove mold ? Well there are some signs that you should look to inspect the mold growth and its spreading before you start to remove mold.
  • Inspect the mold growth below the surrounding wall and baseboards of affected area.
  • Mold growth include discoloration
  • Bulge and cracked paint
  • Use black light to observe mold spreading if yellow glow appears then it is the sign that mold growth has begun.
Pre-requisites:
  • Goggles
  • Gloves
  • Respirator mask
  • Air scrubber
  • Plastic sheet
  • Spray adhesive
  • Hepa vacuum
  • Drywall knife or razor blade
Steps:
  1. Assess the mold growth. Consult a certified professional if mold is larger than 10 sq. ft.
  2. Stop the moisture before removal can take place as mold needs moisture to grow.
  3. Wear appropriate respirator mask, Goggles and two sets of latex gloves.
  4. Close all the doors to surrounding rooms.
  5. Cover openings with carpet, fabric and appliances with plastic and tape it down to secure it from spreading.
  6. Utilize an air purifier to remove the spores from the air as you clean.
  7. As you work to prevent broad contamination place air scrubber inside containment to filter air.
  8. Vacuum surface of drywall to remove the mycelium, possible mycotoxins and mold spores.
  9. Cut a 4*4 inches box of 6 mm plastic just a bit longer than moldy area.
  10. Spray adhesive to plastic and wait 30 seconds for plastic to become tacky.
  11. Place plastic box over the moldy area.
  12. Cut the plastic sealed moldy area with drywall knife or razor knife from the wall and place inside a garbage bag.
  13. Place the materials in an airtight container or bag.
  14. Until proper disposal set the container or bag outside of the home through a window to avoid contaminating other surfaces.
  15. Dry area out as thoroughly as possible.
  16. Inspect the area regularly to avoid future growth of mold.
 
Indoor mold occurrences can cause wall, furniture, carpets, draperies, book, and important paper document damage. Mold can also cause allergic reactions such as bronchial irritation and asthma attacks. The common molds seen in most home and work environment can actually become a big issue if not tackled quickly.

Mold problems are very common, particularly in places that are more vulnerable to flooding. Because of moisture redeem everything after the flood, mold start to grow. Molds increase on moisture and are mainly located in hidden areas. Mold removal can be a very tricky task. They must be tracked using a variety of mold testing methods before they can be removed. Mold is very dangerous and can cause more air diseases. The black molds are very dangerous and especially the task of removing them should be the best in the hands of the professionals.
 
Mold removal services can be do-it-yourself projects, provided that you comply with the security precautions. The general rule in the form of removal is to prevent skin or body contact. Wear a mask, goggles and a pair of gloves while removing mold. You can also wear long-sleeved clothes to protect your arm from the mold contact.

If you do not know anything about the mold removal, you should not worry. This can be done in just three easy steps.

The first step you should do is to scrape the pan and a hard edged object like a spatula. If you choose a cooking tool, never use it for cooking without disinfecting it first. Mold grows in a colony, so removing them will mean focusing on one particular area only.
 
The second step in the mold removal way is to wash and disinfect mold-infested area. Most homeowners will use only a mixture of detergent, bleach and water but if you have black mold, it may be useful to purchase a mold removal solution. A brush or sponge may be useful in this step.
 
The last and important step in mold removal is to dry the affected area earlier. Remember that mold grows in damp areas and the area is not dried, because mold can only grow back. If you are mold cleaning a large area, you can use a dehumidifier to speed up the drying process especially if the humidity is high. Conversely, you won't have a problem in this step if it occurs during the warmer months or when the humidity inside and outside your home is normal. You can only ventilate the area or use electric fans.