MOLD REMOVAL
MOLD REMOVAL
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DISCOVER MOLD IN YOUR HOME
STEP 1. identify where the moisture for the mold is coming from
Try to identify where the moisture for the mold is coming from. If it is coming from moving/running water, turn the water off to the home, appliance, or line water is coming from.
STEP 2. Contact your insurance AGENT
Contact your insurance AGENT to discuss your policy and potential coverage for mold damage. any policies do not cover mold as it is often indicative of a long term problem.
STEP 3. Isolate and contain the affected area
Isolate and contain the affected area. Cover any HVAC registers and returns. If the mold is active, spores can circulate through the home using the ducts. Closing off the area and the HVAC openings decreases the possibility of the mold spreading.
STEP 4. Contact a mitigation/restoration company
Contact a mitigation/restoration company to come and assess the situation and provide any necessary information in regards to how to test and abate the mold.
STEP 5. KEEP EVERYONE AWAY FROM MOLDY AREAS
Keep everyone, especially children and animals away from the moldy areas. Most mold is not toxic or deadly, but it is still classified as a hazardous material. Children and pets may not understand this. Keeping everyone away from the affected area can eliminate additional spread or possible sickness from the mold.
Mold Removal and Remediation
What’s so special about a mold removal specialist?
1. Fix Any Moisture Problems First
If there is evidence that your mold problem stems from a leak or other water issue, we will identify and address the cause, minimizing further growth and damage.
2. Identify Areas of mold
We will provide a thorough inspection, checking for mold that may be hidden behind walls or under floors.
3. Isolate Areas of Mold
In order to avoid cross-contamination, areas of mold must be isolated as much as possible from other areas before demolition, cleaning or drying can begin.
4. Throw Out or have Absorbent Materials professionally cleaned
Items that have been affected by mold, particularly porous items, will need to be removed completely, and, depending on the item and amount of damage will be specially cleaned or thrown away.
5. Clean Away the Mold
Once highly affected porous materials have been removed, any remaining materials will be cleaned. All visible traces of mold will be removed before an antimicrobial spray is used to clean the surfaces.
6. Thoroughly Dry
A thorough drying process is required to complete mold remediation. This will be accomplished using air movers and dehumidifiers, as well as moisture meters to provide an accurate reading as to whether the materials are dry.
How Do You Know If You Have Mold
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Bathroom tile and grout
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Basement walls
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Under sinks
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Windows where moisture condenses
Other signs of mold damage could include:
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Peeling wallpaper
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Dampness
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Dark or colored spots on walls
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Discolored carpet
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Grout between tiles begins to darken
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Health symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose or asthma
Other signs of mold damage could include:
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Peeling wallpaper
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Dampness
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Dark or colored spots on walls
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Discolored carpet
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Grout between tiles begins to darken
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Health symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose or asthma
How Do You Know If You Have Mold
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Bathroom tile and grout
-
Basement walls
-
Under sinks
-
Windows where moisture condenses