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Do you have Mold? Is it toxic mold? Do you have water damage from a flooded basement which is causing moisture to buildup in your home or business? The moisture associated with water intrusions will promote the growth of toxic mold such as Stachybotrys, Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Cladosporium.
The longer an indoor contaminant is allowed to remain intact, the greater its potential impact on human health and on the structural integrity of the facility. Mold can grow on most common building materials if they remain wet for 24 to 48 hours. Special care must be taken during the mold removal and restoration process or serious health hazards can develop.
Our mold remediation technicians are fully trained and are proficient with the latest equipment, materials and techniques. We specialize in remediation of mold, bacteria, water and sewage damage cleanup in your facility.
You can reach us at 1-800-222-6815 if you are having any water, fire, smoke, or mold problems!
Quick and Easy Do-It-Yourself Mold Removal Steps
Molds can bring about serious, if not fatal, health conditions to individuals who are exposed to them for a certain period of time. Mold spores are airborne and tend to be present everywhere. Furthermore, a high moisture level inside one's home can foster their growth. With the right moisture condition, mold spores would attach to walls in your home, or tiles, or any surface where they would grow and start spreading around. If you want to free your home from health risks associated with mold contamination, you should carry out mold removal right away.
Mold removal can help bring your home to its normal, safe conditions by:
- permanently killing molds
- physically destroying mold colonies
- eliminating mold spores
Now, how does one go about with the mold removal process?
Well, there are a number of factors you should consider before carrying out mold removal and cleanup. First, you need to determine the type of mold that has infested your home. To do this, you need a mold test kit. You can purchase one online or from your local store.
Other factors that can influence how mold remediation should be carried out include the specific area and scope of contamination as well as the presence of household members with a weak immune system.
Prior to mold removal, there are two things you need to keep in mind. First, always remove children, elderly, and people with a weak immune system from vicinities near the area of contamination. Second, take steps to safeguard your health during the clean up process. During mold removal, use complete protective gear that would include mask, rubber boots, rubber gloves, eye protection goggles and clothes that can be readily disposed or washed.
First, dampen surfaces of mold colony with a piece of wet cloth. This is in order to lessen the number of airborne spores.
For mold growths on hard surfaces such as countertops, glass, metal and plastic, scrub with detergent or non-ammonia soap. Never mix together ammonia and detergent or you'll end up creating toxic fumes.
Mold growths on porous materials such as carpet padding, paper, cartons, and drywall are impossible to remove totally. It is highly advised that you dispose such contaminated materials.
For mold growths on woods, you need to do more than scrubbing. To thoroughly clean infested wood structures, you have to sand the contaminated areas. You need to seal off also the infested area from the rest of your home.
After mold colonies are physically removed, disinfect contaminated areas with bleach solution or other types of mold disinfectant.
When done, rinse off cleansed area with clean water. To complete mold removal process, let dry the decontaminated areas. Use dehumidifier and fan to facilitate faster drying of areas.
Now, just as important as the act of mold removal is the act of improving moisture and humidity conditions in your home to prevent molds from re-growing. In order to prevent future re-growth of molds, make sure there is no dripping or leaking water in any part of the house. See to it that your home has a well-regulated moisture level.
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