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The presence of mold in any building is
a problem that must be dealt with. If
you suspect there may be mold building in your building, whether it is your
home or your work environment, mold remediation services are what you
need.
If your building has a combined mold
covered surface area of ten square feet or more, this could be a stealthy
health risk that is just waiting to cause harm to the immune systems of those
who come in contact with it. If you find
mold in one place in your building, the chances are extremely high that there
is mold in other places as well.
Building with mold covered surfaces must be cleaned, and for that, you
need the services of a mold remediation provider. Simply trying to clean it yourself is never a
good idea. Mold remediation services
should be carried out by trained professionals with the right equipment to
protect themselves and the building they are cleaning.
What exactly is mold remediation?
Mold remediation is the technical term
for cleaning up the mold from a building.
There is much more to it, however, than just taking a sponge and wiping
down the area with a little bleach. When
mold invades a building, you need the services of a mold removal
contractor. This is someone who
specializes in removing the mold from your building, knows how to do it in a
safe and secure manner, and can make certain that all of the mold is taken care
of before the job is done. A
professional contractor should provide the specialized services needed for mold
remediation of any building.
Where should I look for mold?
The presence of moisture is the major
contributing facture to the development of a mold problem. The process of reclaiming a building from
mold infestations is difficult because of the need to contain the offending mold
within the area that is already affected.
Mold remediation should be done on any mold accumulation, regardless of
size. Because the size of the affected
area can vary so dramatically, it can be challenging to find the source and
eliminate it. Mold can be found in any
of the following areas:
- inside HVAC systems
- in the padding underneath carpet or under flooring like linoleum
- growing on the surface of concrete or cinder block
- deep in cracks found in concrete or cinder blocks
- on any wooden surface
- in moist areas like the kitchen or bathroom
Why get rid of the mold?
The presence of mold is an inherent
health risk to any who come in contact with it.
Most buildings in needs of mold remediation services are publically
accessible buildings. This means the
health of an entire community can be compromised by the presence of mold in one
of these types of buildings. When you
hire a contractor for mold remediation services, you are placing the health of
your community in his or her hands. This
is not a responsibility that should be taken lightly.
What should I expect from a mold remediation specialist?
Contractors who provide mold remediation
services should not only clear the building of any and all mold present, but
the service should include the preservation of the integrity of the building
site itself. The contractor should be
responsible for restoring the building to a usable, contamination free state
upon completion of the project. Whether
you are hiring the mold remediation specialist to remove mold from your home or
to eliminate it from your office building, you should expect the same type of
remediation and attention to detail regardless of the size of the job. Your health, your family’s health, and the
health of your co-workers and fellow community members should be the goal of
the mold remediation service team.
In order to treat any area for mold
contamination, certain precautions have to be observed. This is for the safety of the contractor as
well as for the people that live in or work in the building. As soon as you or your contractor discovers a
mold infestation, it needs to be dealt with.
Start by contacting your health
professional. Your health professional
should collaborate with your mold remediation contractor during the mold
remediation process in order to limit any chance of physical contamination to
residents or employees. You may also be
advised to quarantine the affected part of your house or building during the
remediation process. This is an
occurrence for which you should have a prepared plan in place.
What’s involved when mold remediation takes place?
The contractor will take whatever steps
are necessary to contain the contaminant.
During the actual remediation process, professional tools will be used
and protective gear will be utilized for the safety of the remediation crew. Some of the steps involved in the remediation
process may include:
- testing the air quality and checking or moisture levels. This will allow the contractor to determine the amount of mold spores and mature mold present in your environment.
- because the remediation process itself will disturb mold spores, the area must be contained to keep the spores from further contaminating the area.
- employing a HEPA filtration system and negative air handlers will remove the contaminated air and replace it with fresh, uncontaminated air.
A professional mold remediation
specialist will have their own unique procedures that they use for handling
mold infestations in the buildings in your area. Discuss it with your contractor and pick the
best method for your home or business needs.
Unfortunately, buildings we enter every
day are in need of mold remediation. If
you suspect mold may be a growing problem in your home or place of employment,
look for contractors who provide professional, experienced mold remediation
services in your area. Leading Edge Restoration is located in West Frankfort, IL and services all of Southern IL.
