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 In most cases, you only discover mold growth when you attempt to renovate a basement.
Many times, molds grow undetected. For some homeowners, the basement is more like a
dump site and they completely avoid going into the area. if you’ve already gone halfway
with your basement renovations project and then you discover mold, it can render the
entire renovation process useless. Failure to address the issue at an early stage will cost
you a fortune to put right in the future. And this might come after it has eaten deep into
items and other areas of the home as well as causing health deficiencies. Detecting
mold growth in your basement at an early stage before the renovation will end up
saving you a lot more money.
 In this case, your first task is to get rid of mold before you start your basement
renovation. Of course, mold can be toxic so you need to apply extra care and caution
when dealing with it. Make sure you have safety gear including eye protectors and a
respiratory mask. You can’t handle the task yourself if there is a lot of molds. To this end,
you need a professional to perform the task. A general rule is that if the space you’re
dealing with is more than 10 sq ft, then you should consult a professional
 If you decide to go about eradicating mold without professional help then there are
certain ways to do that. Mix water and bleach or water and vinegar in a bottle. Now
spray the affected area with the solution and leave it for half an hour. Then rinse the
mold off. Fortunately, there are lots of effective solutions on the market to choose from.
So if you are confused on how to mix the solution, you can opt for this simple method.
This will not only leave your basement mold free but also ensure that it never comes
back again. For the solution to be effective, you have to eliminate any source of moisture
and dampness from your basement. If there is any leakage that allows water into the
basement, you will need to fix it.