Experts have say on growing mould concerns

DUST 2 Clean Carpet Cleaning and Restoration Services Toowoomba director Don Adikari has been working in the industry for 14 years and established his business almost a decade ago.

Mr Adikari said one of the worst situations he recalled was when a homeowner entered into a private agreement with a resident and was not completing inspections every three months.

“I’ve done a lot of very awful cleans over the years – some were so bad I couldn’t even go and eat my lunch afterwards,” he said.

“This one particular situation was very unfortunate though – the mattress was covered in bed bugs and there were worms inside the bin because it hadn’t been emptied for some time.

“By the time we got there it was a category three clean and quite uninhabitable.”

The business owner said issues including red dirt which could cause severe stains and mould growth due to the recent storms were particularly prominent issues in Toowoomba.

He said it was crucial for tenants to advise their property management about water damage within 48 to 72 hours before it could spread.

Ben Doeur and his wife Sue Taing from Ben’s Cleaning assist with a range of services including bond cleans.

The pair was also recognised at the Quality Business Awards this year when they received The Best Home Cleaning in Toowoomba award and an overall quality rating of 95 per cent.

They said the hardest parts of cleaning a house were the walls, bathrooms and kitchens.

Mr Doeur said he had also come across hoarders over the years and mould was becoming a bigger challenge.