Heavy rain, plumbing leaks and flooding can leave basements, garages and storage areas in San Diego damp or water-damaged. Moisture buildup causes mold, which wreaks havoc on anything stored there.
There’s not much you can do to salvage boxes of papers when mold affects them. It’s time to get rid of everything. Other boxes of stored objects in your basement, such as those storing holiday decorations, craft supplies, and children’s toys and art projects, are susceptible to moisture. Water and mold can also cause harm to furniture.
Why Is Basement Mold Unhealthy?
You don’t want to keep storing stuff in a basement that has been flooded or has had water damage from storms or leaks. The dark and moisture can foster mold growth, which is hazardous to your family’s health, especially if anyone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma. It’s dangerous for you and your pets, whether mildew (a fuzzy-looking white patch) or black mold. When it clings to a surface, mold spores are released into the air, which is easily ingested. (Mold can come in a number of colors, including black, white, orange, green, and purple, believe it or not.)
Mold exposure causes discomfort to the eyes, skin, throat, nose, and lungs, according to WebMD. Sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and a skin rash are all possible symptoms. More severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath or asthma attacks, may occur in people with severe mold allergies.
Infants, children, the elderly, persons with chronic lung illness, and those whose immune systems have been impaired due to HIV infection, cancer, liver disease, or chemotherapy are all more vulnerable.
Following mold or water damage, Angie’s List recommends throwing the following items:
- Items like cardboard, padding, plush animals, upholstered furniture, mattresses, and box springs have porous surfaces.
- Books and other paper products
- Foodstuffs
If you have an emotional object, such as a wedding album, wrap it carefully and freeze it until you can bring it to a preservation freeze-drying contractor.
If you’re removing moldy items by yourself, use caution and, if feasible, wear gloves, eye protection, and a breathing mask. Keep in mind that contaminants can also enter the body through an open incision.
Get Rid Of Water-Damaged Or Moldy Items In Your Basement With San Diego Junk Removal
Call the junk removal experts at San Diego Junk Removal if your items have irreversible water damage or minor mold and you want to get rid of them.If you have a serious mold problem, you may need a mold remediation specialist first. When you call, we can talk about the specifics.
Call (619) 777-5533 to find out how we can remove moldy or water-damaged items from your home.
