Category Archives: Bath Remodeling
If you’ve never experienced mold growth in your bathroom, consider yourself quite lucky. Truth is, bathroom mold is a very common occurrence and can be more than just unsightly if left untreated. Mold can exasperate allergy and asthma symptoms, and increase the severity of other respiratory conditions.
So what can you do to prevent mold growth? Well, since mold thrives in dark, damp, and warm environments, keeping your bathroom well ventilated is the first defense. Be sure to run your ventilation fan any time you take a bath or shower, and keep it running for at least 10 minutes after you’re done. Longer is better. Also, routinely remove dust and debris from you fan for smoother operation and cleaner air.
Unfortunately, however, mold can still creep into your bath and shower area no matter how hard you try to ward it off. In this case, it’s best to remove it immediately. While bleach is often touted as the “go-to” solution, it doesn’t work on porous surfaces. Plus it’s highly toxic and releases dangerous fumes into the air. The following three alternatives are not only safer for your family and the environment, they are some of the most effective ways to kill and remove mold.
- Borax – mix 1 cup of Borax to 1 gallon of water and scrub the mold off the surface with a scrub brush. Wipe up any excess moisture, dust, or mold particles and allow the surface to dry completely. No need to rinse as the Borax will prevent new mold growth.
- Vinegar – Pour distilled white vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray it directly on the moldy surface and allow it to sit for an hour. Wipe the area clean and allow it to dry completely.
- Baking Soda – Add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to a spray bottle of water and shake to dissolve. Spray the area with the solution, then scrub with a brush to loosen and remove the mold. Rinse the area with water, and spray with the baking soda solution once again, and leave to dry.
If, despite your best efforts, you still have a mold problem on your hands, contact Almeida Plumbing, Heating & Air today for professional help in making your home mold free.
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Picture it…the house is quiet, you’ve had a long day, and you draw yourself a warm, relaxing bath. You dim the lights and turn off the water, ready to sink into your own little piece of heaven, right here in Providence.
Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Until you realize the water won’t turn off. Now, instead of feeling tranquil and rejuvenated, your heart is pounding as you watch the water spill over the edge of the tub and unto the floor.
Whether you experience flooding in your bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen, there is one important piece of advice to keep in mind: stay calm, and act swiftly. Turn off the water supply to the “culprit” in question. If you can’t find the valve quickly, turn off the main water valve.
Now that the water has stopped flowing, you can concentrate on these five steps to clean up and prevent further damage.
- Remove anything that can be damaged by the water and throw down old towels to help stop the spread of water into nearby rooms.
- If you smell something burning or see sparks, turn off the electricity to the affected rooms and leave your home immediately. Then call the fire department from a safe, nearby location.
- Assuming your home is safe from electrical dangers, focus on removing as much water as possible. The longer the water stays there, the more time it has to seep through and cause extensive damage to your subflooring and lower levels.
- Once you’ve gotten rid of all standing water, turn on air conditioners, fans, or you’re your windows to assist with drying time.
- Call your trusted Providence area plumber, Almeida Plumbing, Heating & Air. Anytime, day or night, you can count on us to get to the root of the problem, fix it, control the damage, and help get things back to normal.
Burst pipes, malfunctioning water heaters, clogged drains or toilets: big or small, we do it all. Contact Almeida today for service or a free quote on a new installation.
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