Mold Inspection and Professional Remediation

Mold is a type of fungus, which can affect the structural stability of your house. Moreover, mold is dramatically dangerous for the human body and can cause respiratory issues and allergies. Mould is prevalent in places that are moist and wet, where its growth is unprecedented. Mould affects all kinds of surfaces- from glass and wood to metal, plastic, and manufactured fiber. Mold remediation should not be put off for too long since it can turn into a greater underlying issue that may incur heavy damage to you and your home.

When does your home need a mold inspection?

  • Mold causes allergies, and the symptoms include headaches, fever, throat issues. This may be a giveaway that there is mold growth in and around your house.
  • If there are plumbing leaks and wet places near the window and door, they could be fostering mold and the growth could be exponential. If there has been plumbing work done around your house, there are chances that your home will show signs of mold growth.
  • If the air quality in your house significantly decays, there is substantial mold growth. Additionally, if you have breathing problems and have not done an air quality check in a long time, now would be the right opportunity.
  • Mold can especially affect the fragrance of your residence. Since it is prevalent where there is moisture, a foul smell is pertinent and easy to perceive. If you witness unfamiliar growth around corners along with an unpleasant smell, it might be time for calling upon a mold remediation service. 

Mold Remediation Service 

The strategies that a professional mold remediation service would implement to make your home safe and mold-free are: 

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Wet vacuum clean– Wet vacuums clean water accumulated on floors,

carpets, and other hard surfaces, thus removing the mold that may have affected

the place. Wet vacuum cleaners should be

used when the home is dry and adequately ventilated otherwise the dampness

might promote mold growth, which is not the most pleasant thing. Additionally, proper

cleaning and drying of tanks and hoses are equally important to remove mold from

the inner surfaces. 

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Damp-wiping: Another way of removing mold is to scratch it out by using water and detergent. This is an old way and not often used now since it takes time and excessive time. However, it is still applicable to places that cannot easily be accessed by technical-grade equipment. 

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Hepa-vacuum clean: HEPA or High-Efficiency Particulate Air vacuum

stand seeks application during the final clean-up after mold removal. After the mold has

been removed from the surfaces and all visible traces have been taken care of, professionals use Hepa vacuum cleaners to clean dust caused due to the process of remediation. This is important because the dust may have finer mold particles, which are not decent for your health. The thing to take care of while the final clean-up is that the workers must wear a safe PPE kit to avoid direct contact with the contaminated dust. Secondly, the dust must be disposed of in well-sealed plastic bags. 

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