Remove Mold From Laminate Flooring

If you don t trust your skill the mold keeps returning or the mold is under the floor contact a water damage restoration service.

Remove mold from laminate flooring.

Laminated wood floors give you the look of real wood at a lower price because each of the tiles is made from several types of materials bonded together and. After you get rid of the mold ensure the problem causing the flooding is fixed. Bag and remove the affected flooring. For laminate floors it will need to be cared for with minimal chemical use.

Dont take any chances on your health. If the laminate floor is the glue less type that clicks together you should be able to easily remove enough of it to determine how much if any mold exists and to clean it up. Mold from water damaged laminate floors should be cleaned immediately to avoid health issues. Chemicals can damage the laminate.

Remove from laminate flooring. Hardwood floors are a bit more difficult but you should be able to pull up the hardwood in sections to clean. Linoleum can be removed in sections using a razor blade and can be easily replaced if cut in sections of 1 square foot. Pull up all flooring with mold underneath.

You should then rent an air scrubber for the room to remove any mold spores. Mix equal parts of vinegar rubbing alcohol and water into a bucket. Saturate the material to weigh down the mold spores then cut through the flooring with a reciprocating saw. Dangerous mold can and will cause sicknesses including vomiting nausea and breathing related problems.

First sweep away any dirt or debris with a broom or vacuum cleaner on the laminate. Cutting out the mold in the sub floor and replacing the flooring is the best way to completely remove the mold from your home. As long as the mold is not growing in the actual wood fibers inside the boards cleanup should be relatively easy.