Basement Mold Problems
Q. I moved into my house around 3 years ago, the house sat empty for
about 1 1/2 years with no power. Unfortunately the sump pump
wasn't working, because of the power being turned off, which left
two feet of water standing in the basement for quite sometime.
Since the problem was found, the basement was pumped out and a new
sump pump was installed, meanwhile, mold and mildew was building
up on the floor joists above. Since I have moved in, I have had no
trouble with water in the basement, just very damp. I run a
dehumidifier as often as I can, but this isn't satisfying enough.
First, I need some answers on the best way to remove the
mold/mildew and the terrible smell. Second, what can I do to keep
my basement not have so much moisture? Purchase a second
dehumidifier? [Aug. 1, 2003]
A.
Purchase a digital hygrometer [about $30 from Home Depot, Lowe's
or a large hardware store] to monitor the humidity level in your
basement, all rooms of your home, and your attic. If the indoor
humidity is 60% or greater some or all of the year, that is
enough moisture in the air to cause massive mold infestation
both in your basement and through out the home. By
having had standing water in the basement before you bought it and
visible mold growth on your basement ceiling, there is a very
good chance that you have substantial mold growth in the floor
and walls above the basement and that your home's
heating/cooling equipment and ducts are mold-contaminated. Your
first step is to thoroughly mold inspect and
mold test your entire home to
determine how widespread mold infestation is by
using do it yourself
mold test kits available from a large hardware, home improvement, or safety
store.
or by hiring a
Certified
Mold Inspector. Because of the large volume of
water [which would have caused mold-causing high humidity]
standing for so long, there is a likelihood that
mold
remediation of your home is going to cost thousands of dollars
or tens of thousands of dollars. Please read and follow the
detailed steps required for effective
mold removal,
mold
remediation, and
mold
abatement.
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