Consumption and Real Estate
I have patches of mold in a bdrm. I closed the door until the landlord fixes, is this safe for me and my 8 yr?
Question : I have patches of mold in a bdrm. I closed the door until the landlord fixes, is this safe for me and my 8 yr?
After the heavy rains we had here in Atlanta, GA I have mold in my office, I have closed the door and I only go in there if there is a great need. So I closed the door and I don’t let my 8 yr old go in there at all. If this going to be safe for him and I until the landlord comes and makes the repairs?
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Best answer:
Answer by Deb
If it is not a large area and not severe mold, it should be fine for a couple of weeks. I would keep the door closed for the time being but see that it is taken care of as soon as you can. If it is drywall, carpet, etc. it should be replaced. A paint job or rug cleaning will not alleviate the problem.
Most mold is not toxic and it is perfectly safe to be in the same room with some patches of mold. Mold is very comon thing and just part of nature. Most of the stories about dangerous toxic mold are way over blown.
Try to figure out where the moisture is comming from. If it is just humidity in the air causing the mold then you may need better air conditioning. If storm water runoff is somehow geting into the walls then you may need to improve drainage around the house.