Headaches, itchy irritated eyes, sores that take a longer time to heal and respiratory conditions are just some of the ways that living in a moldy atmosphere can affect your health. But, the trouble doesn’t end there. Mold conditions can also deteriorate the material structure of your house.
What is Mold?
Mold is a kind of fungi. Fungi is a type of plant with over 300,000 varieties known so far. Mold can survive in the harshest of environments. Although you will find molds thrive in wet damp environments, the plants and colonies don’t actually die when the areas have been thoroughly dried.
Molds are often found in the bathroom, around drains and air vents, as well as scattered across the wall and ceiling. It can also be found around air conditioners and washing machines. Molds are often the cause of physical health conditions, but these are not always attributed to spores created by the colonies. Mold growth invites a variety of other issues that come from the breakdown of materials the molds have infected. Then there are the conditions of dust mites and other by products of the mold presence.
Mold Removal?
Most people breakout the bleach and water mixtures when addressing a mold product but this doesn’t address the entire problem. Even though the blackened mold and mildews will be gone, the spores that originally cause the issue will still be there. If the spot that was housing the mold colonies is still moist and damp, the spores will be able to set shop again once the opportunity presents itself.
Because you can never really kill off a colony, your best option will be to control the mold growth. This way you may still have spores in your home, because all homes do, but, they will remain dormant and you will not have to face a mold problem.
The only way to do this is with a proper mold removal process.
What is Remediation?
Mold remediation is a step-by-step process that works to restore a mold condition that has gotten out of control to its regular levels. Remediation can also keep a mold problem from occurring again by addressing the underlying causes of the break out as well.
1. Inspection
The first thing to do when beginning this process is to have your home properly inspected. This will entail a professional coming to your locations to search for signs of mold. This person will also take a few samples of the air to see what kind of spore count they find. This vital information will help to address the issue more effectively. Samples from mold colonies will tell the professional what type of mold is at work and the air samples will explain the level of contamination.
2. Containment
All areas that have mold will have to be sealed off during this process. Mold spores are small and easily scattered into the air during the remediation process. But, there are some important techniques the experts can use to cut off the contamination and contain the problem. This can include the use of strategically placed negative air chambers and physical barriers. The cooling, heating and ventilation systems will also have to be shut off during this process to minimize the movement of air.
3. Air Filtration
The HVAC system of your home should be fitted with top-quality filters that can eliminate the movement of spores and the level of contamination. If the contamination is especially high, the experts may also use HEPA-Filtered vacuums to remove the spores from the area of operations.
4. Mold Clean-Up
Antifungal and antimicrobial agents will then be applied to eliminating the existing colonies and preventing further growth. It will be the type of material the colony is on that will determine the best course of action here. If the material is non-porous like bathroom tile, a simple superficial cleaning with an appropriate biocide is all that is needed. But, mold s can also grow deep within the spaces of porous materials and defy all levels of extraction. If the permeation has become very deep, the entire section of material may have to be replaced.
5. Sanitize
Finally, molds will have to be sanitized properly once the remediation has been completed. This includes all surfaces and fabrics. Fogging equipment may be used to eliminate the musty odor of moldy fabrics.
Stop Mold with Mold Remediation
The most effective way to remove molds from your living space is with a professional mold remediation. This can eliminate the potential that a mold issues from arising in the future. Best of all, the damage done by the mold colony can also be reversed.
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