Mold Remediation in Your Home

Posted by Grisel Herrick on September 21st, 2021

Intro

Mold loves dampness and moisture. If you have had a leak in your home, live in a humid region or have a damp area of your home, such as a basement, you may have mold issues. Mold has many adjectives to describe it and none of them are pleasant. Mold also has a particular smell of mustiness that could be an initial indicator of a problem. If you have any indication that you may have mold in your home, including a musty smell, black spotting on walls, around windows, or under cupboards, a mold remediation expert should be called for an assessment.

Explaining mold remediation:

There are five basic steps that happen during mold remediation.

•    The first step is an inspection. This is more than just a quick look to see if mold is visible. Mold often lingers unseen behind walls and under floors. By looking for signs of mold, technicians are able to determine the likelihood of mood being present, and perhaps what type of mold you may be dealing with. There are a few varieties of mold, beyond the dreaded black mold we all think of. Technicians are also able to do a spore air count to determine the extent of mold in the home.

•    Containment is the next step. Mold is a spore that is airborne helping it spread easily. It can also be easily transferred through contact, so the spread needs to be prevented or the remediation will be for nothing. The containment can involve physical barriers as well as controlling your HVAC system and any other fans in the home.

•    Air purification. Mold spores are able to move through the air and therefore the air needs to be cleaned. This could be through use of vans, negative pressure chambers or other filtration system.

•    Mold cleanup is the essential part of mold remediation. Chemicals cleaners are a common choice, but there are chemical-free alternatives such as heat. Areas or items inundated with mold may need to be removed and disposed of (such as boxes/bins of clothing, drywall that is completely penetrated by it) etc.

•    Sanitization and follow up. Although the mold is removed the last step is to sanitize and clean everything. This includes furniture, walls and flooring. Sanitization will prevent the mold from growing back

All of the steps need to be followed for proper mold remediation

Mold removal versus mold remediation

Some companies offer mold removal at a lower cost than companies that offer mold remediation. There is the old saying that you get what you pay for and this is true when talking about getting rid of mold in your home. When companies offer mold removal, often they are talking about just a cleaning. This one-step procedure may include specialized chemicals, however in most cases the mold will come back. If the area is still damp or not all of the mold was removed (it can be hard to tell as spores are sometimes too small to see with the naked eye). Mold removal often is only the last step of mold remediation.

Conclusion:

Mold can happen in any home for many reasons. When it does happen using mold remediation is the only way to ensure that it is gone now and will not be coming back.

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