This Is Why You Should Never Use Bleach to Kill Mold!

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If your black mold test has recently come back positive, you are starting to notice mold growing in your home, you have a musty odor in your kitchen, etc. you may be wondering what the best way is to remove it and keep your family safe?

For many people, using bleach to kill mold is the first thing that comes to mind for mold removal. However, while it is one of the most commonly referred to DIY mold removers, bleach should never be considered as an option.

In fact, bleach can be one of the worst options for removing mold in your home or business.

Interested in learning why? Keep reading to understand why you should never use bleach to kill mold.

Bleach, Bleaches the Mold and Does Not Kill It

Bleach when sprayed on mold, if fact bleaches it! What most people don't know is that when you bleach mold it softens the protein shell on the mold spore and makes it spit off a million little babies. So when you bleach mold, you can actually make it worse! I know... Mind. Totally. Blown. We've been told our whole lives to put bleach on mold. That is why we should trust licensed mold professionals vs old DIY hacks.

Bleach Can Contribute to Mold Growth

While it may come as a surprise, bleach can actually contribute to mold growth on a porous surface, which is one of the main reasons why you shouldn’t use this product for mold removal.

One of the most important things to know about mold is that it thrives in damp, dark areas.

Since bleach is only able to wipe up surface mold spores, it can't seep in to materials and effectively kill mold. This also increases the amount of moisture available, allowing deep-rooted mold to thrive rather than be removed. Always remember, mold needs heat/humidity or a water event to thrive. Don't feed it more by putting bleach on it!

Bleach is Toxic

As a toxic cleaning chemical, bleach can be corrosive on surfaces, and when mixed with other chemicals it has the ability to produce harmful fumes.

We see mold growth a lot in laundry rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. The thought of using a toxic chemical in there that can introduce harmful side effects, especially if the bleach is not used correctly, is alarming.

Bleach Loses Effectiveness Over Time

At a glimpse, bleach can seem like the perfect solution for mold removal. After all, we've been told to use it our whole life, and when you first use it, it does seem to work at removing the mold.

Even without adding mold to the equation, chlorine bleach doesn’t remain effective for long. Evaporation can reduce the efficacy of bleach, even within the bottle.

Since there’s no way to tell exactly how old a container of bleach is, you won’t be able to determine how efficient the bleach remaining inside is. As a result, when you go to clean the mold off an area, you may be spraying more water than chemicals, which can worsen your problem.

Here is our Recap

Bleach, bleaches mold so we can't see it. By adding bleach to mold, it adds more moisture, which makes the mold grown more. Bleach can be toxic. Bleach is less effective as it ages.

Let's Talk about the Safe & Effective Way to Mold Removal Today

When it comes to how to get rid of black mold, it’s usually best to leave it to professionals in order to ensure that the job is completed correctly and safely for everyone involved. Proper tools, equipment, and chemicals have to be used. It's not just as easy as wiping it up with "Mold Be Gone 5,000". (Which is not a real chemical. No need to Google. We always use it as a joke in conversations with our customers, and then we find it come across as a trend on our Google Keywords).

Here at Mold Masters, our team of certified professionals have undergone training to learn the proper way to safely and efficiently remove all spore types of mold from your home. With over twenty years of experience, we strive to ensure your satisfaction no matter how big or small the job is.

To learn more about our black mold removal services or to receive a quote, call us at one of our offices (Central Florida: 813-606-6668, South Florida: 239-961-9995, North Florida: 904-397-4030). You can also contact us online.