Measures Taken During Mold Remediation in Seattle Homes

4/4/2022 (Permalink)

A common effect of water damage is mold, and mold spores quickly multiply. Call SERVPRO at the first sign of mold.

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A common effect of water damage is mold. The intruding water can stem from broken pipes, HVAC problems, or sprinkler system leaks. If the intrusion goes unnoticed, it might create room for mold growth. If you see any signs like dark spots on surfaces or detect a musty smell in your Seattle property, you might have a mold problem, so calling remediation contractors is ideal. You might also discover mold during other processes such as water damage restoration.

If mold remediation in Seattle properties is not done fast, the microbes can multiply, contaminating vast areas. Since mold spores float everywhere, our technicians construct containment barriers to stop mold debris from spreading into uncontaminated areas. According to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, ACGIH, various methods may be used to prevent the spread of contaminants during remediation.

Containment Measures That Prevent Mold Spores from Spreading

• Source containment
• Local or mini-containment
• Full-scale containment

Preventing Mold from Further Damaging Your Property

Proper mold remediation relies on the physical removal of heavily contaminated materials and adequate drying. It is possible to clean non-porous materials, but heavily infested porous items, like drywall, carpeting, plaster, fabric-covered furniture, and clothing damaged by mold should be removed and not cleaned.

Our technicians choose a containment method depending on the situation. For example, if the level of contamination is minimal, source containment would be applicable, whereby we wrap the contaminated materials using 6-mil polyethylene or sealed plastic bags before removing them from the building.

Other Steps in Mold Remediation

• HEPA vacuuming surfaces to remove loose mold fragments
• Damp wiping surfaces to remove mold growing in layers
• Drying the structure and contents sufficiently

SERVPRO of Seattle Northeast can help with mold remediation using skillful techniques. Call us at (206) 362-9295. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.