There’s nothing we Singaporeans like more than curling up in bed during a thunderstorm. But we’re not the only ones that are enjoying the heavy rain – yes, we’re talking about mold. If you’ve spotted the beginnings of a colony growing in your home, a simple DIY mold removal would do the trick.
But for cases that are running amok, we’ve rounded up 8 home mold removal services in Singapore to get the job done for you. You can thank us later.
While it is possible to remove mold without a professional, larger infected areas might require a professional with specific equipment and techniques to completely remove mold.
Depending on the infected area, mold cleaning prices range start from $168 for a 1-room ceiling disinfection.
Do regular cleaning around your home. This includes wiping down wet surfaces with a dry rag in places like your kitchen and bathroom.
You’ll also get an after-service report and warranty.
Image adapted from: Four Solutions via Facebook
With over 8 years of experience and NEA-licensed, Four Solutions is your solution to all things mold. Prior to treating your home, a thorough mold inspection will be performed. The pros at Four Solutions will also wrap and cover all your personal belongings so you won’t have to worry about the clean-up post-service. Best of all, everything can be completed within just a day.
Certified tools and chemicals from Europe will be used to rid your place of the nasties, and you can opt for anti-mold paint to prevent mold from recurring. They also offer disinfecting fogging services – great for wiping out any remaining harmful spores in the air and surfaces. Four Solutions can also take care of household pests – including “invisible” ones like booklice that are commonly found with mold.
Address: 1 Tampines North Drive 1, #08-57 T-Space, Singapore 528559
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: 8778 8080 | sales@foursolutions.sg | Four Solutions website
Image credit: Mold Medic
With 5 stars on Google, Mold Medic is a company you know you can trust. Their mold removal service includes intensive steps such as a thorough anti-mold wipedown and anti-mold painting to ensure that no nasty mold returns. You can also opt for their Coronavirus Decontamination service, where 99.9% of the virus will be disinfected, so you can rest easy.
Address: 7030 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, #08-34, Northstar Building, Singapore 569880
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm | Sat-Sun 9am-1pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: 8932 2677 | info@moldmedic.sg | Mold Medic website
Finding the source of mold in your home can be tricky, as they’re prone to growing in hidden corners. But that’s where Lumiair comes in. Instead of just scrubbing away at visible spots, they use a mix of UV irradiation, negative air, and ozone machines to tackle airborne particles as well.
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These machines are made to suck spores out of the air, kill mold on surfaces, as well as eliminate any vile odour left behind from mold. As an added touch, antimicrobial treatments are applied on all surfaces so that the mold doesn’t return.
Address: 25 Kaki Bukit Place, Singapore 416203
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Contact: 6741 3777 | Lumiair website
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Eradicating mold doesn’t have to involve harsh chemicals that could prove harmful to you and your family. HVAC Engineering uses cleaning solutions that have been approved by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to be used in homes with kids and pets. While we don’t encourage it, it does mean that they won’t be harmed should they lick the walls by accident.
For prolonged protection, you can top up $430 to get anti-mold paint that contains an antibacterial solution. The service also comes with active shield technology, which actively kills bacteria for 3 months.
Address: 21 Senang Crescent, HVAC Building, Singapore 416594
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Contact: 6246 1107 | HVAC Engineering website
For the environmentally-conscious, Ecosense gets rid of mold using a blend of safe chemicals that includes bleach, distilled white vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide. UV lights are also used to destroy any other pathogens left floating in the air.
Anti-mold painting service.
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You can also opt for an anti-mold paint job if you’re looking to prevent regrowth in the future. The paint is suitable even on surfaces that get damp easily, such as ceilings, kitchens, and bathrooms. One coat is enough to protect your home from most mold species in Singapore.
Address: 531A Upper Cross Street, Hong Lim Complex, 051531
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Contact: 9819 8432 | Ecosense website
If you can’t discern mold from the original colour of your walls, you might want to call Disaster Restoration Singapore for mold remediation. They’re used to dealing with large-scale projects such as restoring homes after the damaging effects of natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
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Rest assured, this means all traces of mold are destroyed from floors, walls, carpets, and furniture. In the rare event that they aren’t able to fix your mold problem, they have a “no cure, no pay” policy even on restoration works that have been carried out.
Address: 3018 Bedok North Street 5, #01-14 Eastlink Building, Singapore 486132
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Contact: 6241 9894 | Disaster Restoration Singapore website
Before you sink money into deep cleaning services, you’ll want to make sure that what you’re dealing with first is mold. Mouldgone does inspections of homes and offices for mold before offering a quote on their services.
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The thorough inspection process begins with systematically checking all possible areas for water leaks and damp areas to identify the root cause of mold. This is all written in a detailed report that includes the best ways to treat the infected areas. Each inspection costs $100 but you’ll be able to offset the cost should you book a service with Mouldgone.
Address: 16 & 18 Jalan Mesin, Singapore 368815
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.45pm | Sat 8.30am-1pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: 8183 6682 (WhatsApp only) | Mouldgone website
More than 200 businesses in Singapore have relied on Air & Odor Management for their mold problems. They use an au naturale way of combating mold growth with pure tea tree oil, which has been proven to be a strong antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Cleaning air filters.
Image credit: Air & Odor Management – AOM via Facebook
The oil is fumigated over surfaces to quickly kill mold. The team then wipes down the infected areas with more tea tree oil to prevent mold from returning.
Address: 60 Ubi Crescent, #01-01 Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408569
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm (Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Contact: 6286 3333 | Air & Odor Management website
Image adapted from: CleanWorthy
For those on a tight budget, the last thing you’d want on your bill are hidden costs for mold remediation. Thankfully, CleanWorthy has a transparent pricing system where mold cleaning is charged per ceiling in the bedroom (from $268) or bathroom (from $168).
Apart from eradicating mold, each service at CleanWorthy also comes with step-by-step advice on how to keep mildew and fungus out of your home for good. This includes how to apply cleaning agents onto moldy surfaces, as well as best cleaning practices for high humidity areas.
Opening hours: 9am-6pm, Daily
Contact: 9194 0123 | CleanWorthy website
Mold works quickly. It takes less than 24 hours for the pesky fungus to germinate and just a couple of hours to noticeably spread across surfaces. Before you allow this to take over your homes, check back on this list to deep clean your home from must and mildew.
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Cover image adapted from: Disaster Restoration Singapore, Air & Odor Management – AOM via Facebook
This article contains partial partnership content. However, all opinions are ours.
Originally published on 12th July 2019. Last updated by Joycelyn Yeow on 8th February 2024.
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