You will find many homeowners asking this question before have to have mold remediation done. This is because they want to confirm whether it is safe or not for them to stay at home or not. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question as it depends on the scope and location of the mold damage.
Here are a few factors to consider first if you are contemplating whether you should stay at home during mold remediation or leave.
What locations or areas are affected?
If the mold damage is located in your living room, kitchen or the bathroom, the experts will recommend you to find alternative lodging for the time being. Also, if you have infants and elderly people at home or have family members with a weak immune system, you should probably leave your home for a while.
How large is the mold remediation project?
Another question to consider is how extensive is the work? For example, a small job can be completed quickly with little to no disruption of your everyday life. However, larger projects may take longer to get completed and may also cause a lot of disruption. So, your decision of moving out will depend on how extensive the project is.
What about the noise?
The mold remediation experts will use a lot of equipment during the process. This is going to generate a good amount of noise. So, you need to know to what extent the noise will bother you. The noise level can also disrupt your sleep. Talk to your experts to see if you should leave during the process.
Find out how sensitive you - and your family- are to mold exposure
It is obvious when the mold remediation is in the process; the mold concentration level will be at its highest point and then will decrease gradually. Although the experts will do their best to prevent the spread of the spores, still there can be some accidental release into the adjoining areas and the mold can affect things such as air quality. So, if you are mold-sensitive, you should consider alternative lodging while the work is going on. In some cases, the experts will use some chemicals during the work that you may be allergic to. So, it is better to leave the area until the job is completed.
Deciding to stay at home or not during mold remediation will depend on many factors. You should consider all of these factors and discuss in detail with the experts before coming up to any decision. It is obvious that the mold remediation process will run more quickly if the occupants are not there. However, there are other things to take into account with your unique situation such as finances or young children.
