If you need to treat your home for mold and the damage that the mold has caused to your home then you should absolutely have it done by a local mold remediation expert. If you are fortunate the mold will not have greatly affected the structure or integrity of your home. If it does turn out that there is significant damage to the foundation or framework supporting the home, it is critical to speak with a local licensed structural engineer for safety reasons.
Do not attempt to try to deal with actively growing mold that you may find. It is better to let professionals like Spectrum Cleaning & Restoration manage the mold for you. They have the right experience, technical equipment, and chemical solutions that can contain and then eliminate dangerous molds from ruining your home.
When beginning to deal with the damage from mold, it is so important to cut off mold’s source of energy and food…moisture and humidity. If the room where the mold grows has a leak, that leak must be dealt with before you can even consider a mold cleanup. If you leave it be the mold growth will become an ongoing problem for you.
To physically remove as much of the mold growth as possible, it is typical for professionals to remove and discard easily replaced materials that have been affected by the mold, such as drywall and carpet.
Of course, the work isn’t complete until the new drywall is put in and everything is free of mold, which may include running an air scrubber to remove extra mold spores from the environment. Spectrum Cleaning & Restoration has general contractor referral partners who can help you repair and replace everything.
HOW TO PREVENT MOLD FROM STARTING
Even though we are in Florida, stopping mold growth is possible. Here are some tips we recommend…
Moisture is one of the most common causes for mold growth in the home. Check often for any signs of water leaks and address them quickly.
Keep the house dry – Mold loves humidity, so keeping your house clean and dry, you greatly reduce the perfect environment for mold growth. Do this by using your fan vents often and/or install a dehumidifier. Florida stays wet and moist most of the summer. Be sure your A/C is set no higher than 78 degrees to help keep that moisture from building up and creating a perfect environment for mold spores to grow.
Use good disinfectant supplies – Mold typically can not grow on clean surfaces. Make it a regular habit to clean your house and surfaces ongoingly.
OUR LAST WORD ON MOLD
Mold in a home is a very serious problem that requires urgent and swift action when found. Make mold remediation a priority and call your local remediation experts for a thorough and effective service at 239-910-6381.
