Is it safe to live in a house with black mold painted over?

Had people come to clean black mold in our new rental house The contractor bleached it rubbed it away put mold killer on it and then spray painted it Is this the right way?

Black mold can be can be cleaned with bleach and mold killer. If they were contractors who do this for a living, I am sure they did it the right way.

How can i get rid of black mold?

It has been very humid where I live and black mold is beginning to creep up on me. Who or what can i use in order to get rid of all this black mold?

What is a discoloration disclosure?

Probably means black mold house

Can toxic black mold enter my home from neighbor's house?

It could develop in your house as a result of having the same problems with drainage at ground level or in a basement. If you live in an attached home, you could have shared walls and roof with mold.

Is it dangerous to have black mold on the outside of a house?

Yes, black mold on the outside of a house can be dangerous as it can release spores that may cause respiratory issues and other health problems if inhaled. It can also weaken the structure of the house over time. It is important to address and remove black mold promptly to prevent potential health and structural issues.

When renting a house with black mold what are your rights?

you have the right to remove said black mould or man up

How does black mold feed?

Well.....FREAKIN GET THE MOLD OUT OF YOUR HOUSE! Or I would move houses, because it's a real health hazard

Does black mold cause wheezing in pets?

== Answer == Absolutely! They are just like humans and it's not good for either. You have to get rid of the black mold immediately. We have a house next to ours (rancher style) that was going to be rented out, but because the people that owned it before never kept the house up or had the roof replaced they found black mold in all the walls and for safeties sake had to tear it down. The guys that took the house down had white suits on and masks. Black mold causing lung problems, can cause asthma, allergies, etc.

What is the safest method of black mold removal?

There is black mold growing in my house. I need to get rid of it, but I do not know what to do. I want to be safe, careful and thorough in removing it. What should I do about black mold removal?

i live in a apartment and their is black mold in our bathroom. The apartment pepole want to transfer us and sgin something waveing our rights if we get sick from it later ?

Do not sign anything waiving your rights. It is illegal for a lanlord to house people in a unit with black mold so they are not doing you a favor by moving you. If you sign the paper you will not be able to go after them for damages if you become ill.

How do you tell if it is mold or not?

because mold is really distict from other things such as black mold. black mold is just plain black with little white patches.... that how i tell it from anything else

Is mold green or brown?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BLACK MOLDUnderstanding black mold is the key to preventing it and protecting your family.Black mold is a potentially dangerous substance that can make you and your family sick. Keeping the mold away is simple, and getting rid of it should be done with caution. Identifying Black MoldBlack mold likes to grow and live in areas with a lot of moisture. If your house is humid, there is a leak, or there is standing water then there is a potential for black mold growth. Most people will first notice black mold based on it's appearance or it's smell. The mold is known for giving off a musty odor. A testing kit will help you to find the mold in the air, but these can be unreliable. Instead, you should look for areas where there might be excessive moisture.Getting Rid of Black MoldThe first step in getting rid of black mold is fixing any leaks and getting rid of excess moisture in the house. A dehumidifier works well for that job. This will make the conditions in the house unfavorable for the mold, and help to prevent it from returning.Next, you want to clean up all traces of the mold that are already present. Mix _ to _ cups of bleach to one gallon of water. Use this to clean walls, baseboards, pipes, or any other affected areas. Be sure that you use cleaning supplies that you can throw away when you are done with them. If areas of the carpet have been affected, then it might be a good idea to replace them. It will be hard to completely clean the carpet without damaging it. It would be wise to wear gloves and a mask when cleaning so that you are protected from excess exposure to the mold and it's spores.Harmful Effects of Black MoldNot all black mold is toxic, but it can cause health issues. Black mold releases spores into the air which can affect people who have an allergy or have respiratory problems. For most people, the effects of black mold exposure will present themselves with similar symptoms to a sinus infection. More severe effects can be nose bleeds and coughing up blood. Usually these symptoms will go away once the area is cleaned and the black mold is removed. Prolonged exposure to toxic black mold is potentially fatal, but rare.