How to Find Out If the Attic Insulation is Dirty?

The process of removing dirt, dust & mold from your old attic insulation material by our experts.

It’s quite common for the fiberglass and cellulose insulation material in the attic to attract dust and dirt from outside air. The insulation can also get burdened with tiny dust particles due to any construction activity within your home. So, you need to hire the services of an experienced insulation contractor like us, and get the job of cleaning and decontamination done, in the most extensive manner. Therefore, if you want to find out whether your insulation is actually dirt infested or not, here is what you need to do:

How to find out if the attic insulation is dirty

You should start by wearing the right attire. This calls for you to wear goggles and a mask that will cover your nose and mouth. To free your hands to inspect your insulation you should wear a headlamp.

To observe dirt particles or mold in the insulation you should place the magnifying glass as close to the insulation as possible. When looking, you should look for brown, pink, orange, green, black or yellow particles. You can also carry a mini vacuum cleaner and do the job of attic insulation cleaning by yourself, if the space is easily accessible.

The cool thing is that insulation sheets are usually a solid color such as white; therefore, it’s very easy to identify dirt, stain marks or mold infestation. If you notice any discoloration, it’s an indication that the insulation has dirt, debris or mold.

When you identify the particles you should avoid touching them as mold and dirt particles can easily irritate your eyes, nose and throat. If you feel that you need to touch the particles you should touch them after wearing plastic gloves.

Removing the dirt and mold

If your attic insulation has dirt or mold you should remove it. For dirt you should use a fan to blow it out. When it comes to mold, you should use a wire brush to brush it. When removing the dirt you should take great care in order to avoid inhaling it. For ideal results it’s wise that you hire our attic cleaning and insulation company to get the job accomplished in the most professional manner, without any delay or errors.