How to Remove Mold from Crawl Spaces?

Our company experts can tell you the exact procedures for removing mold, moss, algae & fungus from crawl space.

You should note that it’s common to have mold in the crawl space, especially if the space is poorly ventilated and has a high humidity level due to moisture in the surrounding air. The formation of mold, moss & algae is catalyzed due to the high level of condensation in the attic and crawl space. This happens when there is NO proper ventilation present. So, you need to call our Attic Wizard professionals for an extensive crawl space cleaning that help remove all kinds of mold & fungus infestation in the insulation material in the attic and crawl space. Mold has unhealthy effects on the quality of air; therefore, you should remove it as soon as you notice it. Let’s find out how to carry out an extensive cleaning & decontamination.

How to remove mold from crawl space

You should start by putting on protective clothing and then remove anything that is stored in the space. When removing the things, you should analyze them thoroughly and ensure that they don’t have any mold on them. If the things have mold, you should first clean them before removing them from the space.

After removing all the things you should mix laundry detergent and hot water in a bucket and using a rough cleaning pad scrub the walls inside the crawl space. Once you have removed all the mold you should scrub the walls again using hot water.

You should then rinse the walls with water that contains bleach. For ideal results you should mix ½ cup of bleach with one gallon of water. You should clean the walls with a rough cleaning pad.

Once clean you should let the walls dry on their own. After drying you should return the items that you had removed from the space.

You should note that mold can affect your lungs; therefore, you should avoid cleaning the crawl space if you are suffering from respiratory problems. To prevent the mold from returning, you should keep a dehumidifier near the space. You should also consider fixing the ventilation.

Although it’s easy to remove mold from the crawl space, it’s always advisable that you hire the services of our insulation company professionals that are experts in cleaning crawl spaces of all sizes and dimensions. This is how you can ensure a healthy interior and enhance the longevity of the existing insulation material that helps in effective weather-proofing throughout the year.