Everything you need to know about Mold Remediation

Storms, fires, and floods can be disastrous and can lead to serious damage to your property. But what about mold? This is the word that makes people cringe, and there are many reasons for it. A major mold infestation can cause a great deal of damage to your health and home. If a mold is not cleaned properly then it can lead to different allergic reactions, other health complications, and also some major respiratory issues. If you are fortunate enough to locate mold on time then you need to get a  home mold remediation  inspector for professional mold testing. It will help you to identify the type of mold and the number of mold spores in the air. For this purpose, you will require some tools and materials, which are the following

The tools you would need

• Window fan
• Drywall saw
• Utility knife
• N-95 respirator
• Shop vacuum
• Paintbrush
• Scrub brush
• Rubber brush
• Safety glasses

 Materials that you would need

• An oil-based primer
• Painter’s tape
• Heavy-duty cleaner
• Plastic sheeting
• 6 mm plastic bags for garbage
• Bleach

Seven Steps for Mold Removal in Los Angeles & Orange County

I. Prepare yourself for Mold Remediation

Wear your old rough clothes and shoes that you don’t need anymore to start the process of  mold removal.  In addition to this, they also wear the special N-95 pr P-100 respirator along with goggles and gloves. Don’t forget to set an old box fan in a window for ventilating the room during working and when you are done then throw it out because it is not easy to clean the spores. Do remember to tape cardboard around the window opening so that spores don’t come inside again. Now wrap and tape the moldy carpeting in a plastic bag for disposal. Also, moisten the moldy areas with a garden spray while you are working

II. Locate the Mold Infected Area

The most important step is to locate the mold and also the source that is causing the mold growth.  Normally mold grows in dark and damp places. So if there is some sort of water leakage in the bathroom then there are chances that mold growth can occur over there. After you locate the mold, then you would need to locate the source of moisture. It is important because this gives a good start to the mold removal process. Another important thing is to identify the extent of mold infestation. This will help the expert to  decide the most efficient treatment plan

III. Put the area into a Containment Zone  

Mold can spread very quickly in the right conditions,  so once the source of moisture invasion is repaired then the technicians isolate the contaminated areas for eliminating the spread of mold to other areas of the house or property.  Containment  is very important in reducing the effects of cross-contamination to other unaffected areas

IV. Install the Air Filters for the clean air 

In the process of removing mold, the spores can be easily disturbed and they become airborne. So in addition to containment, the air should be also so clean. For this purpose, negative air machines with amazing efficiency particulate air filters operate continuously throughout the process. This thing makes sure that the mold  spores,  dust, microbial volatile organic compounds, and other airborne debris are removed from the area that has been affected

V. Mold Cleanup and Removal 

In many cases the most effective method to ensure  mold remediation  is removing the affected materials completely. It includes drywall, wood trim,  insulation,  furniture, and even carpet. It is generally recommended to follow the standards written by the Institute of inspection cleaning and restoration certification for professionally cleaning mold and growth from your home.  if the area of contamination is is greater than 10 square feet then it requires the use of the licensed environmental hygienist who will provide a final clearance test that  would give you the surety that your property is lead

VI. Replacement 

As already mentioned there is a possibility that the ideas contaminated by mold would require the removal of affected materials so in these situations you need to avail of  water restoration  and basic repair  services,  which would help you to repair the affected areas by installing new materials.  and in the end, the property will be restored to the condition

VII. Seal Moldy Areas 

You need to set out dehumidifiers and new fans for drying the new clean areas,  and this would take at least 3 days.  When you are sure that the mold has been eliminated then seal the surfaces with some oil-based and primary and repaint the cleaned surfaces. Always keep in mind that if  moisture returns then mold will also return

Contact The Best Restoration Company today for affordable and reliable professional  Mold Removal in Los Angeles and Orange County.