An In Depth Review Of The Mold Remediation Process

8/23/2017 (Permalink)

An In Depth Review Of The Mold Remediation Process

Mold damage is not only evident on a property; mold produces a smelly odor and can cause pollutants in the home. Many restoration companies understand mold and mold growth, and they have the required tools to remove the mold in homes. There is also commercial mold damage. The restoration companies ensure that they mitigate the mold damages before they become uncontrollable.

Before the restoration companies begin the remediation process, they first check for mildew which is a sign of mold growth. Mold removal then commences starting from the obvious areas such as mold growth behind walls.

Knowing Mold

Microscopic fungi spores occur naturally almost everywhere, especially in dry rot. The fungi can survive in both indoor and outdoor conditions. For this reason, mold removal in homes becomes impossible. Many restoration companies may promise complete mold removal, but this might be a fallacy.

Mold facts

• The fungi are everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Mold growth can occur anywhere
• Mold spores especially the black mold are microscopic, and they can float in the air. This gives them the ability to enter one's home through windows, doors or heating systems. Apart from the smelly odor an individual cannot recognize the fungi.
• Mold spores do well on moisture. When exposed to water mold growth happens fast. Mold growth behind walls is the most rampant after a water damage.
• Before the restoration company starts the mitigation process, all water sources or moisture should be addressed. Otherwise, the mold growth may return. The restoration company professionals will check for signs of any hidden fungus, mildew and dry rot before they start the removal.
• During mold removal, let the water lead the way. Smelly odors will also help in locating the mold problem areas. Ensure that deodorization is done as part of the process to counter the smelly odor.
• Mold growth in homes can survive in higher than normal humidity. The mold gives off a distinctive smelly odor that will help locate it. In cases of commercial mold damage, thorough checks are required in order to cover the usually vast areas and corners where mildew and fungi thrive.

The Mold Remediation Process

Each mold damage case is unique, and it requires different solutions, but the general process of mold remediation is similar in its nature. Commercial mold damage, however might cover a much wider scale than mold in home. It is therefore imperative that the restoration company covers all the restoration methods to include deodorization, dry rot and black mold checks and also check for patches of mold growth behind walls.

1. Emergency Contact

The initial process of restoration begins when one calls SERVPRO. The representatives at the mold removal and mitigation company will ask some questions to aid in determining the required equipment and personnel for the job. They will also use the information provided to know if deodorization is required during the process.

2. Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

The restoration company professionals will visit the home and inspect any signs of mold. They check for mold behind all walls and use unique technologies to detect the mold in water sources. Since black mold is very specific, special tools are used to remove it.

3. Mold Containment

The removal and mitigation professionals use different procedures to prevent the spread of the mold in homes. The use of advanced containment procedures is deployed to quarantine the contaminated areas. They use physical barriers for the separation.

4. Air Filtration

The use of air filtration allows the professionals to capture microscopic mold spores. All the spores are filtered from the air. This will prevent the spread of the spores and fungus during the remediation process. After air filtration is done, deodorization is important to get rid of any smelly odors in both mold in home cases and commercial mold damage cases. The deodorization will make the restored areas habitable once again.

5. Getting rid of Mold and Mold- Infested Materials.

The entire remediation and mitigation process depends on the amount of mold and the type of places in which they appear. There is also the removal of mold and fungus infested areas such as drywall and carpeting. Dry rot and mold growth behind walls is thus eliminated.
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