Mold is a hazardous household threat, and it’s never ideal to find it growing in your home. It’s not recommended for a homeowner to try and remove the mold on their own. Mold has toxic qualities that can cause infection and allergic reactions. It’s always best to call a professional mold remediation company to help you remove the mold and repair any damages it may have caused. However, it’s still important for homeowners to understand mold, the threats it can pose, and how the mold remediation process works.
Testing and Identification
The first step in mold remediation is identification. Knowing which type of mold you have in your home will help make the removal and clean-up process move swiftly and efficiently. There are a lot of ways you can identify mold, but the most common way is by simply observing it. Each mold spore has a different color and visible texture/pattern to it that can make narrowing down the possibilities easier. Although some molds may overlap, the environment it grows in can be useful to pinpoint which specific mold you have. Some molds only grow on soft, porous surfaces, such as wood or cardboard, while others grow on harder surfaces. Of course, a mold remediation specialist will be able to run a test to confirm which mold spore they’re dealing with.
Removal
Once the mold has been correctly identified, the removal process can begin. It’s essential that homeowners do not try to remove or in any way upset the mold on their own. Without the proper training and equipment, mold can cause severe health issues and infections. A mold remediation technician can remove the mold safely and effectively. Even if you’re using gloves and wearing safety goggles, you can still be affected by mold. Mold removal requires specialized equipment and training to avoid any dangers.
Restoration
With the mold gone, technicians can begin restoring the damages it caused. Because mold normally grows in moist environments, it will likely be accompanied by other water damages. When you find mold in your home, you may have to repair walls and floors from the water damage. This could include fixing bubbling wallpaper, recarpeting an area, or getting pipes fixed and insulated. Your mold remediation technician can locate the source of the water and help restore the area to prevent further mold growth.
When you discover mold in your home, remember to never try and remove it yourself. Mold is highly toxic and can cause serious health problems. Always call a certified mold remediation company to remove the mold for you. Semper Fi Yuma is available 24/7 at (928) 260-5817. Our trained and certified technicians are standing by, ready to quickly and efficiently remove the mold from your home. After successfully removing the mold, our technicians will restore any damages and locate the source of the water. Call us today to get your home back to a safe, healthy condition.
