Mold is an unsightly nuisance on your property, but it’s so much more than that. This silent invader poses a serious risk to your health, your home, and your happiness. Mold can come from several different causes, such as flooding, plumbing leaks, or prolonged humidity. The challenge is that mold can spread rapidly, and when it spreads, it compromises everything from your air quality to your structural integrity. Fortunately, there are professionals who offer mold remediation. This is a proven method to stop mold in its tracks and keep your living space safe for the future.
In this guide, we will take a closer look at the mold remediation process step by step, explaining how experts like our team can protect your home, health, and peace of mind.
What Is Mold and Why Is It So Dangerous?
Mold is a type of fungus and there are millions of different types of mold out there. This fungus can thrive in any moist or warm environment. While some types of mold are harmless, there are many that grow in homes that are not as harmless. Mold can reproduce through airborne spores, and those spores settle and grow on any surface they can attach to. This includes drywall, carpet, insulation, wood, and tile. Molds like black mold can cause severe health issues, especially for people who already suffer from allergies, asthma, or weakened immune systems. In addition to those health concerns, mold can eat away at building materials, staining surfaces and leaving behind musty odors.
How Mold Remediation Works Step-By-Step
Professionals follow strategic steps when it comes to removing mold from your space. These steps are structured, industry-standard processes to ensure safe and thorough mold removal. Let’s take a closer look at the steps:
- Inspection and moisture detection – The first step is to identify the extent of the issue. Using advanced tools, like infrared cameras and moisture meters, we detect both visible and hidden mold, identifying the source of that mold as well.
- Containment – It is crucial to seal off the affected area using containment barriers and negative air pressure machines. This helps prevent spores from spreading to other parts of the home during remediation.
- Air filtration – We use HEPA air filters during the remediation process in order to clean the air of mold spores and other contaminants. Air scrubbers and other purifiers are often used to help improve indoor air quality throughout the process.
- Mold removal – We safely remove contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned. This will eliminate mold at the root and prevent regrowth.
- Disinfection and final inspection – When materials are removed and properly disposed of, we will disinfect the entire area. When complete, we conduct a final cleaning and inspection of the area to ensure there are no remaining signs of mold.
Professional Mold Remediation with Extreme Carpet Care & Restoration
Professional mold remediation is so important to protect your health and your home. At Extreme Carpet Care & Restoration, we take mold very seriously. We have more than 20 years of experience serving the surrounding areas with mold removal and remediation. Let our experts handle your mold problems. Contact us today.
