Mold Removal and The Implications as Far as Remediation

1/24/2018 (Permalink)

Mold Removal and The Implications as Far as Remediation

Mold is a very difficult agent to cope with when it becomes pervasive enough to affect people. It is an interesting living organism that usually grows out of sight, and so people don't think about it very much unless it directly affects them.

This microbial growth can look like mildew or fungus which are not particularly harmful, but mold is an entirely different story. Mold can cause health effects because it gives off spores that when breathed in can take up residence inside of us and grow.

Mold can grow in the midst of fungus and mildew, masking its presence, so when a mold cleanup and mitigation procedure is undertaken, the mildew and fungus are usually cleaned up too so as not to miss any of the moldy areas that might be hiding.

Mold does put out millions of spores as this microbial growth grows and matures. These spores float through the air until they land on an area that is conducive to its growth and then it plants itself and grows. It needs a dark area, no moving air, and a source of moisture to grow. If any one of those three items is missing, it cannot grow at all.

If a homeowner or business owner discovers any mold that is growing, they would be well advised not to attempt to clear it up by themselves, as they can endanger themselves, and probably will not be successful in getting rid of it. Many people will attempt to wipe the microbial growth away with a cloth, but all they accomplish is to wipe off the top and leave the roots. The roots penetrate into just about all surfaces except glass, and unless they are destroyed, the substance will just regrow.

A mold cleanup and mitigation process must begin as soon as possible after it the microbial growth discovered, and an environmental hygienist should be involved due to the expertise of such an individual. The environmental hygienist will be able to tell the difference between the moldy areas and the mildew and fungus, and then prescribe the proper treatment for the mold cleanup operation and the mitigation procedures.

The environmental hygienist and the cleanup workers will wear protective clothing, gloves, and masks to protect themselves and they may cordon off various sections of a building to do the cleaning and removal of any items that are contaminated. Entire rooms, carpeting, walls, flooring or ceilings might have to be replaced in the process, depending on what is contaminated.

The mold cleanup and mitigation procedures are very carefully planned out by the environmental hygienist so that everything will go smoothly with no chance of error or contamination beyond the affected area. Once the offending substance is removed, and the area is sanitized, life can get back to normal for the occupants of the home or business. Visit www.SERVPROalexandriala.com for more information on mold removal and remediation.

Click on Alexandria, Pineville or Ball for more information. Also, the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce or the National Home Builders Association of may be able to help.