Why You Should Not Clean Mold with Bleach

10/13/2019 (Permalink)

Mold is not a topic that most homeowners want to think about. If they are discussing mold, it is likely because they have discovered some mold in their home, and as it can be both dangerous and costly, the chances are if you have found some you are desperately trying to determine how to get rid of it as soon as possible.  SERVPRO of Danville is here to help with all your mold needs!

You should avoid using bleach during fungus cleanup because bleaching mold does not actually destroy mold. This liquid cleaner is actually only designed for non-porous surfaces. It does not go deep into drywall or wood to kill the source of the issue. Mold, in particular, can grow roots deep within porous materials. Bleaching mold does not eliminate these roots, so the mold will continue to grow back.

Another reason to avoid bleaching mold is that the chlorine in the cleaner evaporates over time, making the product less effective. Even if your bottle has just been sitting in your cabinet for months, it may not work as well. You thus may not even be able to clean the entire surface mold.

Fungus cleanup should help limit the spread of the mold spores and reduce the odor. However, you need to make sure the infestation is completely contained before you allow employees or customers to return to your Danville property. Mold remediation professionals can quickly fix the problem and get your home back to its preloss condition. SERVPRO of Danville is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 925-856-8180.