{"id":1617,"date":"2020-01-26T12:54:48","date_gmt":"2020-01-26T17:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/tacoma\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1617"},"modified":"2020-01-26T13:01:33","modified_gmt":"2020-01-26T18:01:33","slug":"tacoma-painters-can-provide-solutions-what-to-do-when-you-find-mold-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/tacoma\/community\/tacoma-painters-can-provide-solutions-what-to-do-when-you-find-mold-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tacoma Painters Can Provide Solutions: What to do when you find mold in your home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Uncovering mold in your home is never pleasant, especially if you want to start working on some home renovations. Keep reading to find out how to deal with the source of the mold problem and which techniques are best to tackle mold. <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/tacoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tacoma Painters<\/a> from CertaPro Painters can provide guidance and solutions that keep you and your family safe.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Just Clean The Mold Kill The Mold<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1565\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM.png\" alt=\"Interior Paint Walk Through\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-1024x742.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-1440x1043.png 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-960x695.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-720x522.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-480x348.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-360x261.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM-240x174.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.50.35-PM.png 1836w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Get to the source of the problem and identify which type of mold you have. Not only will the mold not disappear but it will get much worse if you don\u2019t find the source of what\u2019s causing it. Black mold is the most dangerous type and can cause several health problems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Natural And Chemical Free Cleaners<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1559 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM.png\" alt=\"Dining Room Painting\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM-960x648.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM-720x486.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM-480x324.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM-360x243.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM-240x162.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-03-at-4.45.42-PM.png 1016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Clean to get rid of the mold. Vinegar can be an effective solution when it comes to getting rid of mold. It is a popular choice because it usually does work, and it is also natural and chemical free. However, you may want to consider purchasing mold cleaners and removers. Do your research and find out which cleaner would work best for you and your home. Stay away from ammonia-based products as these can actually make the mold spread.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How To Remove The Mold Safely<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1533 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM.png\" alt=\"Exterior paint preparation\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-1920x1272.png 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-1440x954.png 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-960x636.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-720x477.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-480x318.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-360x239.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-11.17.51-PM-240x159.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Do not sand over the mold. This will create mold particles that you will then inhale which can potentially be very dangerous to your health. If it absolutely needs to be sanded, then be sure to call a professional to handle it. Purchase the correct paint. Once you know the source and have taken care of it it\u2019s time to paint. You will need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/search?searchTerm=mold+killing+paint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mold killing paint<\/a> in order to get rid of the existing mold.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Keep An Eye On Your Mold Problem<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1448\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-1024x779.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-1440x1096.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-960x731.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-720x548.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-480x365.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-360x274.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2-240x183.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1354\/2019\/01\/testimonial-2.jpg 1859w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you have done all of the above steps but still have stubborn mold spots that aren\u2019t coming off, then use a mold sealant before painting. This will seal in any remaining mold as long as there is not a huge amount of it. Lastly, always remember to keep checking for signs of mold even if you think the problem is gone. If the job turns out to be more than you want to take on, contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/tacoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tacoma painter from CertaPro Painters for a <\/a><a href=\"#estimate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free in-home estimate<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/tacoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uncovering mold in your home is never pleasant, especially if you want to start working on some home renovations. Keep reading to find out how to deal with the source of the mold problem and which techniques are best to tackle mold. 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