Basements in Illinois are highly susceptible to mold and bacterial contamination due to humidity, water intrusion, and poor ventilation. These hidden contaminants often go unnoticed, yet they can seriously impact your health. Common symptoms include coughing, sinus issues, headaches, fatigue, asthma flare-ups, and persistent allergies—often worsening at home and improving when you leave.
Signs of a contaminated basement include musty odors, visible mold, water stains, rusted pipes, humidity that never decreases, pest activity, or warped flooring. Even without visible growth, mold can thrive behind walls, under flooring, or inside insulation.
DIY cleanup is rarely effective and usually dangerous. Bleach does not kill mold roots in porous materials, and scrubbing can release millions of spores into the air. Without proper containment, disposal, and protective equipment, homeowners risk making the contamination even worse.
Professional remediation from 360 Hazardous includes moisture detection, thermal imaging, air testing, containment, HEPA air filtration, safe removal of contaminated materials, deep cleaning, and long-term moisture control recommendations. Their trained team eliminates mold safely and thoroughly, protecting both your home and your health.
If your basement shows signs of moisture or contamination, a professional evaluation is essential to restoring a clean, healthy living environment.
