If you’ve come to the realization that your home has been overrun by mold and is in need of a mold removal company, you’ll soon learn that there are several steps that the professional you hire will take in order to remove the mold from your home.
The first step that they will take is to assess your home for mold. This process usually requires a mold inspection of your home’s foundation and structure. They may also need to move furniture, remove carpeting and check behind the walls and under the floors of your home. They will also look for any water damage mold caused by leaks or flooding.
The next step involves sampling or testing the air or surfaces for mold. This type of testing will determine how high the spore count is and whether or not it’s enough of a problem to need to be removed. In general most mold removal companies will test the air for mold rather than a surface.
After determining the source of the cause and repairing the damage if it is needed, the contaminated area should be blocked off using plastic sheets and tape or something in similarity. This will prevent other areas of the home from becoming contaminated.
The next step is the most crucial since it involves the elimination of the mold. Depending on yours or your contractor’s preferences, chemicals or an organic mold spray may be used to remove the mold problem. They may also use a HEPA vacuum and other special equipments to reduce the problem of spores that can become airborne. If there is extreme moisture to any structure, they may dry the area to prevent further mold contamination.
Once the affected area is cleaned, the professional may re-test the air to determine whether or not there is still a mold problem. If there is still mold present, they may reapply the product used to eliminate the fungus and take the necessary steps needed for clean up.
Also if it is necessary, the contractor may discuss how to prevent future contamination of mold by suggesting a dehumidifier or other useful ideas to reduce the humidity in your home.
After the mold clean up is complete, they should remove any contaminated items from your home including materials that could not be saved such as carpeting or furniture. All contaminated items should also be sealed to prevent spores from transferring to other clean areas.
In some cases it may or may not be necessary to hire a black mold removal company. If the damage is less than 10 square feet and you feel comfortable enough to remove the mold yourself, then with proper safety precautions, you should be able to do the job yourself.
However, you should keep in mind that this only applies if the affected area is a small problem. Otherwise not only are you risking your home and your health, but depending on your city codes, you may also be getting yourself into some legal trouble. Remember, it’s never out of the question to ask for professional help.