u/Band00k

I'm thinking about tackling a DIY mold removal project myself. The pros quoted around $15,000 just to get started, and they mentioned that could increase if the mold is worse than it looks. Luckily, we don’t have a big problem just a small patch of water damage near the shower and a bit of mold on the sheetrock in the furnace room where it touches the concrete.

Has anyone here ever done this kind of work? I’ve been doing a lot of research and have a plan in mind, including using PPE, negative air, air scrubbers, and containment. But I still have some questions and want to make sure I do everything safely and correctly especially since our family has mold-related health issues. Any advice or experiences would be really helpful!

I'm having some painters come by tomorrow to give me an estimate, but honestly, I have no idea what's fair or reasonable. If you've had your house painted before, any idea how much I should expect to pay per square foot?

So, I just learned that you’re actually not supposed to use a carpet cleaning machine on pet urine stains, especially if it uses warm water or has a heating feature. Apparently, this can cause the urine to set permanently into the carpet fibers – although I should probably double-check that info. I have three dogs, and I’ve used a regular carpet cleaner (without heat) before without any issues. But recently, I tried cleaning a couple of dry urine spots with Nature’s Miracle, following the instructions. The next day, the smell was even worse! Frustrated, I grabbed my Hoover Expert Pet (which has always worked well), and tried cleaning again after rinsing with cold water. Unfortunately, the smell is still there, and I’m worried it might be permanent now.

What can I do to fix this? Do professional carpet cleaning services do something different that I can’t? I’d really appreciate some advice!