{"id":1995,"date":"2021-03-18T09:30:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T09:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/?p=1995"},"modified":"2021-07-13T12:33:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T16:33:23","slug":"how-to-remove-mold-from-drywall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-mold-from-drywall\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Mold From Drywall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mold can prove to be a tricky task to navigate in a home. Due to the nature of mold, it is present in nearly every room. Mold consists of microscopic organisms that can find their way into a room via an open window or by tracking it in with an open door. It\u2019s impossible to have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/mold\/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home#:~:text=It%20is%20impossible%20to%20get,controlled%20by%20controlling%20moisture%20indoors.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home that is completely mold free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though mold is normal, it can spread and grow into mold colonies if given the right circumstances and opportunity. Mold can be removed in several ways and affect materials such as carpet, rugs, and drywall. You can remove mold from drywall and other materials as long the colonies haven\u2019t spread or grown too big.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a company that focuses on fire, water, and mold damage remediation, would like to discuss how you can remove mold from drywall. Though this task can be accomplished by some, others may need to seek professional remediation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/mold-removal\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750E0E;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Mold Remediation Services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Find the Source<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before trying to remove mold from drywall or any place in a home, you\u2019ll have to locate the source of the problem. If you manage to remove mold from drywall before this step, the problem will not be properly addressed. This will result in a very likely chance that the mold will return and continue to cause problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mold colonies can grow under various situations, they require moisture, oxygen, and organic material to grow and spread. Mold growth can occur from an uncleaned spill or sources like a leak. Before trying to remove mold from drywall, find the source and fix it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Gathering Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve fixed the source of the problem, you can focus on cleaning and clearing the mold colonies. For this step, you\u2019ll need safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. You can find mold removal sprays at local retail stores or create your own from various items around the house. To remove mold from drywall, you can try a non-toxic solution such as hydrogen peroxide mixed with water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Scrap or Restore?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While drywall protects our homes and rooms, the material itself can be rendered as scrap if mold colonies cling on and deteriorate it. Before trying to remove mold from drywall, be sure the drywall isn\u2019t soft, mushy, or too damaged. Drywall is a weaker material that can be greatly damaged by mold colonies in a short amount of time. If the affected drywall has already been damaged, you will likely need to replace the affected sections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mold Damage Remediation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While trying to remove mold from drywall, be sure it is a job you can accomplish. Though you may be able to remove mold from drywall in smaller outbreaks, larger outbreaks may require mold damage remediation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a company that provides mold damage remediation services can assist in larger jobs. Our emergency hotline, <strong>(800) 430-5838<\/strong>, is open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, and can place you in direct contact with a certified technician. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has offices located all around the United States. To find the closest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> office to you, we encourage you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/search?zip=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go to our database and input your zip code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/search\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750E0E;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Find an Office Near You<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We provide services in <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/ormond-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ormond Beach, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/jacksonville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacksonville, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/daytona-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daytona Beach, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/orlando\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/tampa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tampa, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne, Florida<\/a>, and many other locations around Florida!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mold can prove to be a tricky task to navigate in a home. 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