Getting Rid of Mold
Mold remediation must also be done in the event of a water damage situation. Water damage helps pave the way for mold to grow due to the moisture and dampness. You should never attempt to remove mold without protective gear and equipment. Mold is toxic and very harmful to inhale. You’ll want to make sure you have a pair of safety goggles, gloves, dust filter, sponge, mold killing solution, and protective clothing. You will also need a HEPA filtered vacuum to suck up any mold residue after you’ve finished cleaning. Make sure you properly dispose of the filters into sealed bags. You’ll want to dispose of the protective clothing immediately after the mold remediation process is completed. Use an exhaust fan for negative pressure to blow contaminated air out the window. Make sure the air conditioning system is completely turned off, so the mold spores do not circulate throughout the house.
Cleaning the mold itself is a long process. You must first determine the root cause of the mold infestation before the remediation process. Non-porous materials, such as glass and metal, can be used after the remediation process. Porous materials, such as drywall and carpeting, must be fully evaluated based on mold damage. Porous materials may be disposed of depending on the severity of the damage. Another factor to take into consideration is the total cost needed to repair the drywall or carpeting. It might just be cheaper to buy new drywall as opposed to repairing the mold-infested drywall. Avoid coming into direct contact with any black mold, which is a very toxic and dangerous greenish-black substance. Always let a pro handle the black mold since they have specialized tools and equipment. Mold remediation experts use industrial equipment that you might not have access to as well.
Mold Remediation Specialists San Mateo
If you have a mold infestation problem in your house, you’ll need to contact 911 Remediation right away! We have a great team of highly experienced mold removal specialists that will destroy all traces of mold from your house. Capturing the mold at an early stage is absolutely critical in combating the harmful fungus. A sample of the mold is then handed over to our trusted lab technicians for further evaluation. When the results come back in, we’ll know exactly how to treat the mold. 911 Remediation is at your service 24/7 all throughout the San Mateo area, so call us anytime for complete mold remediation services!