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MOLD REMEDIATION

Mold Remediation

 

Excess moisture in a home or building due to water leaks or flooding increases the likelihood of mold growth. Mold needs water to grow.  If there is past or current moisture problem, there will be mold problem in a property.

 

Molds are part of the natural environment and play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees.However, exposure to mold indoors can cause a variety of health problems including allergic reactions of various forms.

 

Molds are easily recognized by sight or smell since they release a bad odor, earthy smell or a foul stench.Molds can grow on many surfaces such as wood, paper, carpet, foods and insulation. Molds reproduce by making tiny spores that are invisible to the naked eye and drift through indoor and outdoor air continually.

 

Generally, undisturbed mold is not a substantial health hazard to most people. People who are allergic to mold may experience stuffy nose, irritated eyes, wheezing and skin irritation.Gradually, this may lead to breathing difficulty and shortness of breath.

 

Mold remediation refer to eliminating visible mold, reduce hidden mold and/or reduced the amount and types of mold to what is found in similar, non-affected indoor areas.  Because molds are carried indoors on clothes, shoes, pets, through open windows and doors, and via ducted ventilation systems such as those that supply forced hot air heat and/or central air-conditioning for cooling, it is not possible for  DRC to make your homes totally free from all mold.

 

 

 

Mold Remediation - Key Steps

(From U.S. Enviromental Protective Agency, EPA)

 

  • Consult health professional as appropriate throughout process

  • Select remediation manager

  • Assess size of mold problem and note type of mold-damaged materials

  • Communicate with building occupants throughout process as appropriate to situation

  • Identify source or cause of water or moisture problem

  • Plan remediation, adapt guidelines to fit situation

  • Select personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Select containment equipment

  • Select remediation personnel or team

  • Choose between outside expertise or in-house expertise

  • Remediate

  • Fix water or moisture problem

  • Clean and dry moldy materials

  • Discard moldy items that can't be cleaned

  • Dry non-moldy items within 48 hours

  • Check for return of moisture and mold problem

  • If hidden mold is discovered, reevaluate plan

 

 

 

Call DRC at 1-203-401-9061 for Evaluation and Testing. Get professional Mold Clean-up.

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