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Every property has within its structure mould spores which are dormant. However given the right conditions these spores germinate resulting in extensive growths of black disfiguring mould.

Mould is now classed as a statutory nuisance, and so to rent a property with a mould contamination could cause a few problems for you as the landlord, equally if you try to sell the property it may stop the sale due to the unsightly looking stains on the walls etc. and the fact that most people will think that there is a problem with the property due to the contamination.

We can eradicate the problem which will make the selling or the renting easier, we have found from our experience that it is better to have this work carried out before the estate agents are involved in the first instance, as they tend to remember the problem when they are called back into the property to give a valuation.

Environmental Health Professional Practice - Mould Fungal Spores 1985 refers. The British Medical Journal report, Damp Housing, Mould Growth and Symptomatic Health State 24/6/89, confirms that active spores, even in small concentrations, are detrimental to the well being of adults and children.

Mould in all of its guises requires very little nutrient to grow on walls and ceilings, irrespective of the decorative finishes. Mould spores will also create a further risk to health when they become airborne, (we can treat these as well).

Please note that mould resistant paint does NOT kill the mould, it is designed to stop mould growth within the paint, The mould requires treating properly before painting with mould resistant paint.

We can eradicate your mould problem with our cost effective treatment, assuming that you can eliminate the cause, we can eradicate the mould, normally most treatments carried out by non professional businesses will only cover the problem and not eradicate it.

We are APPROVED SEMPATAP INSTALLERS.

At It Has 2 Be Done Ltd we also treat airborne mould spores and pathogens prior to an in depth mould eradication treatment, (extremely useful after a property has been flooded), and before any people work in the premises, with or without the mould eradication treatment afterwards.

Mould is everywhere, and is a factor which is increased by modern living, double glazing, showers, central heating etc all help to cause condensation creating the ideal conditions for mould to thrive.

Mould starts life as a spore which is comparable with a seed from the vegetable kingdom, spores are minute, and the more humid the air the greater the concentration of spores.

Air currents allow mould spores to travel long distances, where they will find a humid location in which to root themselves and start to germinate. A mould infestation is comparable to an iceberg, whereby only a third of the problem is visible the remaining two thirds consists of a complex root system deep in the building substrate.

Mould is classed as a statutory nuisance, and as such is a health hazard.

Mould is a serious problem, and since 2004 mould has become a class one hazard, which is the same class as asbestos, local authorities and letting agents are legally obligated to ensure that their properties are free from damp and mould.

The health concerns to people from untreated mould are very real, statistics show that 1 in 4 asthma suffers in the UK are linked to areas infested with mould, and it is thought that their illness is caused from the direct link to mould inhalation, ignoring the problem is unwise.

Court action and legal costs etc are on the increase, not only can the Landlord be taken to court but so can any housing authorities and their agents.

Many treatments are available but often due to poor materials or wrong application the treatment does not work, even when you can’t see the mould, the spores are present and can travel on the air currents within a property, causing even more problems on surfaces around the home etc.

IT HAS 2 BE DONE LTD Specialise in treating Black Mould and any associated work, and as such are just one of a very small number of companies that specialise in this type of work.

We work very closely with the manufacturers of the chemicals used in the complete eradication of mould. Our staff are fully trained in all aspects of Black mould treatment and only use products that are recognised within the trade.

A senior member of our skilled staff will assess the problem causing the mould and advise accordingly; after the cause has been eliminated, a course of treatment will be advised. After which our skilled staff will treat the problem in a sympathetic manner causing the least amount of disruption to any household. All areas are treated to a specific area past the mould, with the correct chemicals and then painted with a mould resistant paint, to ensure that no rogue mould spores can germinate in the treated areas.

We are constantly being told that a lot of Landlords, Housing Associations, and Councils etc are ignoring the serious nature of Black Mould, and the implications that can develop with the tenants health, this failure to acknowledge that there is indeed a problem with the property, can lead to serious fines from the courts if it is proven that the class 1 health hazard was indeed due to mismanagent of the properties. We find many Landlords and EHO officers still do not recognise that Aspergillus Niger is in fact a problem at all.

This is an article sent to me, which explains what i have been telling people for years

Why you should not use bleach to try and kill black mould

Bleach-water solution vaporizes quickly but leaves the water behind. This, in effect, doesn't dry as fast as necessary to get rid of spores. Moreover, ordinary bleaches in our households contain 5.25% sodium hypochlorite or NaOCl. This sodium hypochlorite forms hypochlorous acid or HOCl when mixed with water. Hypochlorous acid is effective against bacteria and viruses thus bleaches are used as disinfectants. Studies revealed nonetheless that the use of bleaches is not suitable for home use due to some health risks. Aside from its health hazards, its effects against moulds are not much successful due to the water, which feeds the spores, left when bleach vaporizes. If you might notice when you use bleach-water mixture to remove visible moulds on your basement or bathroom walls, the moulds usually grow back after just a few days after you clean them.

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