Think Twice Before Using Bleach to Kill Mold in Your Home!

In our last post, we reminded you guys of the mold issues that may come as a result of the summer storm season and flooding. It's important to be cognizant of preventing mold and flooding in the home, but it is also important to know what NOT to do in the event that you have a mold issue in your home. While many of us may think that the first thing we should reach for is the bleach, you may want to think again...

There has been lots of recent evidence to suggest that using bleach or a bleach solution to clean up mold in the home may not be the best idea. We immediately assume that because of its potency, bleach will kill everything and anything. It does not necessarily kill mold, rather it bleaches its color, making it look like its been removed or taken care of.

Further, while bleach is capable of killing a lot of different things, like bacteria and viruses, it is made mostly of water and will not kill mold, because mold needs the presence of water to survive. Mold lives in porous areas that bleach cannot access.

Bleach also gives off harmful odors and gases that may put the health of the residents in the area in which its being used at risk. It is best to avoid using bleach and call in mold removal professionals like the great techs at Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast NJ in order to ensure that your home is free of mold and your family is free from the harmful effects of mold.