Black mold in a basement can be very dangerous and following the correct removal techniques is key.

The first thing you need to do is find the source of the moisture and stop it. This will help alleviate the dampness issue within your basement.  After that you need to seek out all mold that has already grown. Make sure to check behind drywall, carpeting, paneling and molding along the floor. These are all high probability areas for mold.

The best action to take is to remove whatever surface has mold on it and replace it with new. Buy numerous mold removal solutions could also work(depending on severity etc…).  If it is only a small amount of mold you may be able to use natural mold removal techniques that could save you time and money.

After you check and rid yourself of all possible mold hiding places it is time to repair whatever you had to remove in your search. It is recommended to purchase mold resistant material so if you do have a dampness issue again you have a better chance of catching it before mold occurs.

Some other general tips for mold removal. Do a lot of research about what kind of safety equipment you need to wear. This is highly important because nothing is worse than getting sick from mold and not being able to finish the cleanup job.

If you find a significant amount of black mold I would recommend hiring a local black mold removal processional to quickly and safely handle the situation as you do not want to bite off more than you can chew.  The mold remediation pros have all the right equipment, solutions and safety gear that makes them worth their weight in gold.