Saturday, May 2, 2009

Getting Rid of the Black Mold Infestation in Grout

By Rick Amorey

Be alert when you are cleaning your bathroom tiles and grout. If you neglect to do so whilst cleaning, you may end up putting your safety and health on the line. This is true especially if the bathroom you're cleaning hasn't been cleaned in a while, as harmful material will have grown and will endanger you.

The number one culprit that may harm you in the bathroom is the potentially deadly fungus known as the black mold. This organism is microscopic, but in large numbers, you will be able to see them as black spots on your tiles and grout. They love the bathroom, because as fungi, they will always have ample moisture in that place.

Don't go scrubbing the tiles and grout willy-nilly, as black mold when disturbed will release spores that may go airborne and will be particularly harmful to you. Black mold is dangerous because it has the ability to grow and breed in our lungs. When left to its devices, black mold will attack the people in a household. If disturbed, it will target the lungs of the cleaner.

Avoid this from happening to you by keeping the air circulating inside your bathroom during the cleaning process. Open all the windows, and having a few fans inside whilst you clean would be a good idea, too. Just be careful not to get the electrical wires wet! And make sure you wear protective equipment as well; wear rubber gloves and a breathing mask while you clean.

But, if you're not one to put your health on the line, or just don't really like cleaning the bathroom yourself, then it may be a good idea to just call on the professional tile and grout cleaners. These trained people will know the best way to get rid of black mold, without putting anyone's health at risk. It will cost you a bit when you hire them, but it's a must to ensure that you and your family stay safe and healthy inside your own home.

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