(Newswire.net — April 17, 2019) — A mold infestation can ruin your property and endanger your health. Mold will blacken the grout lines in your tiles, grow on and rot damp wood, damage your siding, discolor drywalls and darken your deck. Even worse, it can be harmful to your health, causing allergic reactions, irritation and other respiratory problems. Here are a few mold remediation tips.
It’s important to bear in mind that some types of mold are highly toxic. If you have a heavy infestation at home or an allergic reaction to mold, call a professional to help with the remediation. Nonetheless, the best way to deal with mold is to take a preventive approach with these mold remediation tips, but if your home is already infested, then you should take care of the mold immediately.
Mold Remediation Tips
Learn About Moisture
Start by assessing the mold growth. That involves more than merely looking at what’s visibly growing in a damp corner or wall. Mold can infest your home without any visible signs. You want to start your assessment by knowing where the moisture comes from and how it gets into your home. Identifying the source of moisture will ultimately help you to locate all mold growth, including what’s not immediately visible.
Create A Remediation Plan
Before starting the remediation process, document the extent of the infestation so you can come up with a remediation plan. Your plan should typically answer questions such as when the work should begin, who is to perform the work and whether or not you’ll need to relocate from the premises temporarily.
Calculate the Extent of Contamination
Mold remediation aims to clean up the mold within your property and avoid exposure to mold during the process. As such, you need to figure out how much contamination you’re dealing with beforehand. Establishing the extent of damage will inform your approach to mold removal and clean up.
Remediate Mold Contamination
Remediation always involves getting rid of a mold infestation, as well as preventing a recurring problem by addressing the source of moisture. Here are the critical steps to mold remediation:
- Repair the water problem
- Isolate the infested area
- Mist the infested area to suppress dust
- Remove all materials that are wet and damaged by mold
- Discard mold materials in plastic bags
- Clean the infested area thoroughly with a brush and then wipe with disposable wipes
- Check for any remaining mold
- Dry the cleaned materials
- Replace or repair all materials you moved
Determine if the Cleanup Has Been Successful
Just because you can’t see any mold and there’s no dirt doesn’t mean you’re done with the remediation. You need to verify that your efforts have been successful. For instance, check for signs of any recurring water damage. Next, confirm that there are no signs of mold, moldy odors or mold damaged materials.
In Conclusion
The key to dealing with mold successfully is to implement a comprehensive remediation strategy. With these mold remediation tips, you can reduce potential liability as well as health issues from mold. Follow an immediate and comprehensive remediation plan and make sure you have the necessary protective equipment.