How to Treat Mold

2/28/2022 (Permalink)

Mold can grow anywhere that moisture is present. In order to properly contain and remove mold growth, it is important to understand mold and the basic remediation procedure. Various species of mold are vital to our ecosystem and have been in existence since the beginning of time.

What each surface that is contaminated with mold is comprised of determines what needs to happen during the remediation process. If a porous material is contaminated, it must be removed as the mold may have grown deeper into the material. A non-porous surface can be cleaned of mold and an air scrubber will be placed in order to trap any mold spores that may have been released into the air. Below are 5 basic procedures for remediation of mold:

1. Begin by containing the area in order to prevent mold spores from spreading to unaffected areas.
2. Remove any porous materials that are severely affected by mold.
3. Clean any mold from nonporous surfaces
4. Remove settled spores from the area and run an air scrubber to capture spores from the air.
5. Dry the structure completely in order to prevent future mold growth.

Removing mold-affected materials and drying the affected structure are two of the main keys to successful mold remediation. At SERVPRO of Highland Village, we are prepared to remediate mold to make it “Like it never even happened.”