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What is Mold Remediation, answer is typically the removal, cleaning, and disinfecting of mold-contaminated areas such as inside a home. Remediation process entails the use of specialized equipment and methods to ensure complete removal while preventing new growth of mold.

What can you Except  During  Mold Remediation?                                                                                                          While every mold damage situation varies and demands a unique solution, the mold remediation process remains the same Repair of the water plumbing system. This will help prevent the growth of new mold spores. Cleaning and Removal of moldy materials. All wet and mold-contaminated material is discarded in plastic bags to lower the risk of mold spores getting dispersed into the air. Proper cleaning of all non-porous materials is done. Drying wet materials. All the cleaned materials are then allowed to dry to ensure no moisture is leftover. Some expert mold removal companies will speed up the process using dehumidifiers, fans, or by increasing the indoor air temperature. Replace and rebuild. All damaged materials previously removed are then repaired or replaced.

Mold Removal Safety Precautions                                                                                                                                              If you have to remove mold concentrations or perform any black mold removal covering more than a few square feet, we recommend you take these precautions. Wrap and tape moldy carpeting in 6-mm plastic, and double-bag mold-infested debris in garbage bags for disposal. To control airborne spores, moisten moldy areas with a garden sprayer while you work. Turn off your furnace and air conditioner and cover ducts and doors to contain spores.

Is mold remediation really necessary?                                                                                                                              Mold remediation is essential before more issues occur. Opting to not seek professional help can be detrimental to you and your family’s health. Besides, you can also risk re-infestation if you attempt to get rid of mold on your own.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Steps for Mold Remediation                                                                                                             

Learn about the role moisture plays in mold growth                                                                                              First, understand that behind all mold growth is a water or moisture problem. Second, become a master of moisture — know where moisture comes from and how it gets into the home. The ultimate goal of these two steps is for warranty representatives to identify a moisture source and use its location to help locate all mold growth, not just what’s immediately visible.

Document the mold problem and create a mold remediation plan                                                                  Before you begin mold removal, document the mold situation with writing, photos, and video. The warranty team supervisor will use the documentation to develop a remediation plan, which typically answers questions such as when work is slated to begin, when that work is scheduled to be completed, who will be performing the remediation, any testing that should be done, and if homeowners will be temporarily relocated.

Calculate the extent of the mold contamination                                                                                                      Mold may not always grow in one area, so you need to figure out how much contamination you’re really looking at. Calculating the extent of the contamination will impact how you approach mold removal and clean up. The goal of mold removal is to clean up mold growing within the home, and to avoid exposing homeowners to large amounts of mold.                                                                                                                                                                                              Remediate mold contamination                                                                                              

Repair the water problem
Isolate the contaminated area
Suppress dust
Remove materials
Place materials in plastic bags
Clean
Clean the affected area and egress
Visibility test
Dry
Replace                                                                                                                                                 

Determine if mold cleanup has been successful 

Rest Assured Restored:: Mold Remediation
116 Village Boulevard, Suite 200, Princeton, NJ 08540                                                          info@restassuredrestored.com
855 727 6653

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