Mold Damage Remediation in Your Lafayette Home

3/20/2017 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Follows Precise Steps When Dealing With Mold

Mold is something as a homeowner that you do not want to see. However, if you suspect that you do have a problem with mold, it is best to contact trained professionals like SERVPRO right away. They can find the mold if it is there, stop the source of moisture and clean up the mold for you, so your home is once again safe for you and your family.
 
There is a process that our technicians at SERVPRO follow when it comes to mold damage in your Lafayette home. Below, you can find some of the major steps which are necessary for the mold remediation process. Above all, we remember that safety takes priority over any other processes.
 
Establishing Containment
 
First, we contain the mold contamination to make sure it does not spread to areas which are not contaminated and to protect you and your family. We ensure that airflow is not introduced to uncontained mold spores to keep contamination from spreading to other areas. Building containment can include the following:
• Installing plastic sheeting to create containment barriers
• Establishing a negative air pressure in the area which is contaminated
• Sealing HVAC vents to stop contamination of your duct system
• Establishing rooms which are “clean” and rooms for decontamination for leaving, entering, and decontaminating materials and equipment.
 
Removing Mold Contamination
 
 The method we use to remove mold depends on the kind of surface the mold is on. Nonporous materials usually can be cleaned. However, porous materials with visible mold growth have to be often removed and discarded.
 
Cleaning Dust and Settled Spores
 
In a majority of cases, settled spores can be removed by HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping, which includes cases when the spores are on porous surfaces.
 
Drying the Materials
 
We then dry your structure and possessions to stop more mold growth. Some drying procedures have to be delayed until containment and mold removal are complete. When remediation is complete, your home and contents should be dry back to their normal moisture content levels to stop mold from growing again.
 
Mold damage is not something you can delay on, as it grows and spreads quickly, so do not hesitate to contact SERVPRO of Lafayette if you see or suspect mold growth in your home. It is easy to reach us whenever you need by dialing (765) 420-0077.