Mold Remediation Always Done with Care
Mold is a serious matter that requires capable and experienced professionals to resolve. Since mold consists of countless microscopic spores that exist naturally everywhere around us, it is impossible to fully escape. This means that it is never possible to fully remove mold from a building. Instead, the mold needs to be remediated so it only exists in natural levels that cannot cause harm to anybody in the vicinity. Mold remediation is a very specific process that must be completed with precision and accuracy.
A Bit About Mold
Mold thrives on moisture, so it tends to grow in large quantities when water intrudes onto your property and is not removed. Whether from flooding, trapped condensation, or other water sources, mold spores grow quickly into colonies that produce allergens and irritants. Certain types of mold can cause severe respiratory consequences if inhaled over long periods of time.
The Mold Remediation Process
The first step to mold remediation involves finding all mold. This requires special technologies designed to detect mold and hidden water sources that will feed more mold spores if not eliminated. Once all mold growths have been marked, they need to be contained to prevent any spreading. There are many advanced technologies that make this possible, like the use of a negative air chamber to isolate the contaminated area. Fans and HVAC systems cannot be running during this time since the circulation of air will spread the mold.
Next, the professional mold remediators will use air filtration equipment to pull mold spores out of the air. A HEPA vacuum helps this process by purifying the remaining air. The major step comes next as the mold growth itself must be removed. Since moving mold can cause the spores to spread into the air, this must be an extremely careful process. Special antifungal and antimicrobial treatments work together to eliminate mold colonies.
Of course, mold can’t be fully remediated without removing all of the porous materials have been infested with mold, like carpeting and drywall. Any furniture, linens, and other household items impacted by mold need to either be discarded or restored using sanitizing techniques. Once all of that is done, the mold should finally be back under control!