The Mold Remediation Process

7/29/2021 (Permalink)

The Mold Remediation Process

A persistent musty odor in your home in Lockport / Lemont / Homer Glen home, may be a sign of a black mold problem. Once your suspicions are confirmed, mold remediation specialists must work quickly to eradicate the growth and keep it from spreading into other areas of the house.

Protection
The first thing the technicians do when they arrive is don personal protective equipment:

• Gloves
• Goggles
• Coveralls
• Boots
• Ventilator mask
  
  

This preventative measure allows them to move freely in the space without concern that they will breathe in the mold spores or spread them to other areas via their clothing.

Containment
The next step in mold cleanup is blocking off the affected area. The last thing you want is mold growth to spread into the rest of your home. Sealing it off isolates the problem.

Removal
Even if you wipe down the surface, the mold may have grown into porous materials. If the black mold growth is large enough to need professional remediation, it has likely damaged walls, flooring or ceiling beyond repair. Material that cannot be salvaged must be torn out and discarded.

Disinfection
Next comes the cleaning process. Mold spores tend to root themselves into surfaces and cracks, so specialists have to use special equipment and cleaning techniques to ensure that the whole problem is gone. Otherwise, it is likely to return, and you'll have to start the whole process over again.

Drying
The last step of mold remediation is drying out the remaining surfaces. Technicians also must test the humidity level to make sure there's not too much moisture in the air. This step eliminates the conditions that probably led to mold growth in the first place.
To get rid of a black mold problem in your home, you probably need professional remediation. Certified specialists understand the precautions they need to take to protect themselves and your home, and they conduct thorough mitigation to keep mold from coming back.