Two Important Steps When Dealing with Mold Damage in Howell/Wall

9/4/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Can Help Remove the Moisture Source and Exterminate Mold Spores for Professional Remediation

Mold is unsightly, and its musty smell might make your Montgomery home a less comfortable abode. Some health effects can also be associated with staying in moldy environments over extended periods. Since the spores that produce mold are omnipresent in many parts of a home, the problem can be hard to eliminate. Luckily, almost all cases of mold infestations have a link to moisture, so it is possible to deal with them by eliminating the cause.

Minimizing moisture is one practical step necessary in fixing mold damage in Howell/Wall since microbes like mold thrive well where there is sufficient moisture. Before attempting to dry off the excess moisture, it is essential to find the source, which could be a leaking pipe or appliance. This way it is possible for dehumidifiers to eliminate the excessive moisture. Of course, the infestation or even the musty odor cannot disappear immediately moisture levels come down. This is why our SERVPRO team includes cleanup as part of the remediation.

Removing contaminated materials is another important step. This step applies if there are porous materials in the affected area. Even though you can clean such materials with cleansers and disinfectants, infestations usually exist with the fungal hyphae attaching below the surface of the porous material. It is therefore hard to eliminate the infestation entirely using cleaning agents. Materials like insulation and fabrics such as carpets fall in the removal category if heavily infested with mold. 

Cleaning mold from hard surfaces is essential. In this case, cleaning agents are a perfect choice. Our SERVPRO technicians use EPA-registered broad-spectrum disinfectants, which are effective in killing spores. Since these agents only work when applied physically on the affected areas, we use various techniques to reach all surfaces including using foggers that deliver the antimicrobial agents in mist form to hidden areas in your property. We also allow the necessary dwell time and maintain correct PH and temperature levels because they influence the effectiveness of the disinfectants.

For proper remediation, you should call SERVPRO of Howell/Wall at (732) 355-3517. We evaluate the problem and use standard procedures to deal with the problem leaving your property "Like it never even happened."