When it comes to dealing with mold removal, most people think it’s a DIY project. However, it’s really far better to bring in a professional to help with the process. There are several details to be aware of. And there are things you need to be sure to do in order to protect the structure from mold damage.
Check out these top tips.
Containment is Vital
Don’t underestimate mold’s ability to spread. Just because it’s attached to sheetrock or some other material doesn’t mean it will stay there. When you start working on a space, that space should be contained.
In order to prevent the mold from spreading, you should be working in a closed-off location so that any mold spores that break loose can’t escape. It’s easy to mistakenly allow mold spores to get away and never even notice them. Suddenly, you find mold in new places and have new problems to deal with.
The truth is that mold can spread very easily. Carrying something infested with mold through the home could cause those spores to spread and leave a trail everywhere you walk. Contain the mold by containing the working space.
The Air You Breathe
The next thing to keep in mind during mold removal is breathing clean air. When you bring in a team, they first contain the space. Then, they set up appropriate air filtration. In some cases, they may even wear respirators, depending on the mold that is growing.
Some molds can be harmful to breathe in. There are toxic molds that can lead to major health and respiratory issues. That’s not a chance that you want to take. Not only does air purification and filtration need to be in place, but you have to be careful about breathing in mold spores.
Unless you are a trained professional, this might be something you don’t know. Proper breathing and air filtration is vital for safety during the mold removal process.
Proper Disposal
When removing moldy products such as drywall, insulation, flooring, and anything else, proper disposal is required. You don’t want to risk any type of contamination or sharing that mold where it shouldn’t be.
There are specific disposal process to use to ensure the mold is kept contained and that it doesn’t put anyone or anything else at risk. Disposal safety occurs from the moment you start handling the mold and materials.
Missing Spots
Finally, using a professional is best to ensure you don’t miss mold. If you don’t get it all, you will be facing this issue again all too soon. Don’t take the risk of missing mold. It can camouflage and it can hide itself.
You might not always be able to see every last bit of mold. This is critical. Mold removal and remediation does no good if mold gets left behind.
Professional Mold Removal
The best way to handle mold is through a professional team that is trained and certified. At Semper Fi, we have the expertise and the certification to help you safely and effectively handle mold. Keep it safe and give us a call!
