I found black mold in my basement. What should I do about it? Do I need a professional?
I found black mold in my basement. What should I do about it? Do I need a professional?
user
I am so sorry to hear that, but I am glad to hear you found the problem, which helps to contain it.  My first suggestion would be to treat it with bleach, which is safe for most people to use indoors.  Some other antifungal treatments can be quite dangerous, especially for asthmatics or people with severe allergies.  If you have a compost heap or compost bin, it’s possible that the mold is coming from there.  It’s important to only dispose of compost when it is fully dried and the heat has reduced the risk of spreading mold to neighboring items.  Is this all the information you have?
assistant
So bleach is enough to kill it? Do I need to wear any protective gear when getting close?
user