Mold Remediation in Burlington IA
Black mold is a health problem that can cause respiratory and other issues. Even if a property’s occupant’s can manage to live with it for a short time, the mold will be a problem one way or another as existing mold will always come up on inspection reports.
A mold removal company in Burlington like Burlington Restoration Solutions is uniquely designed to take care of mold in an effective way. For homeowners trying to restore their home back to normal or get their home sold, mold removal and cleaning services are lifesavers. So, what exactly happens when a mold remediation company is scheduled to rid your property of mold?
A mold removal company in Burlington like Burlington Restoration Solutions is uniquely designed to take care of mold in an effective way. For homeowners trying to restore their home back to normal or get their home sold, mold removal and cleaning services are lifesavers. So, what exactly happens when a mold remediation company is scheduled to rid your property of mold?
What Happens During Mold Remediation
Before Remediation
Several days before the we arrive, move as much furniture and other items unaffected by the mold as possible to clear the way. If there’s even a small chance that an item has mold, leave it. Don’t risk spreading spores and making mold appear in other areas.
A short time before our arrival, place house pets in a separate room or in the backyard. Also, move cars from the driveway or garage to clear a wide access area from the outside all the way to the mold area.
Preparation
We generally park our truck as close as possible to a doorway, lay down plastic sheeting, then run hoses through the house to the mold area.
If the mold affected area is accessible from the outside, such as a crawlspace, we may be able to get access without going through your house. We will take care to keep your house clean and leave other areas unaffected while we’re working.
Suiting-Up Process
As with any other hazardous process, such as lead-based paint or asbestos removal, our mold removal specialists fully suit up for action: head-to-toe white suits, booties, goggles, and respirators. Please note that this does not always mean that we will be removing toxic mold. Many types of mold found in the home are not hazardous. Instead, standard operating procedure for remediating mold is to assume that all mold is toxic even if it is not.
Removal of Items
Items that can be easily removed are disposed of in a safe manner. Generally, porous items damaged by the mold must always be removed; they cannot be cleaned. These may include items like drywall, plaster, carpets, rugs, fabric furniture, and clothing.
Anything removed from the remediation area is tightly bagged into air-tight, thick plastic bags. The bags are wiped down to remove any mold. Depending on local laws and regulations, we may dispose of items in the landfill, or we may need to dispose of them in another place.
Spray Down
The first step of this two-step cleanup process is to spray the mold area with a biocide, an EPA-approved liquid that kills mold. Please note that bleach is not approved by the EPA for killing mold, so don’t use it as a DIY mold removal treatment. Typically, this first step will take less time than the second step.
Wait Period
After the spray down, the workers leave so the biocide can go to work, killing the mold spores. The wait period varies and will be over once the mold is dead and spray has dried. Also, because paint or whitewash is used for encapsulation, the surface must be dry before application.
Encapsulation
The workers will spray with a type of paint or whitewash that encapsulates the remaining mold spores. We will generally spray well beyond the mold-infested area to get any errant spores and prevent regrowth. For example, if only a small part of an attic has mold, we will likely still spray the entire attic out of an abundance of caution.
Check For Success
Mold remediation treatment is considered successful if no visible mold remains and if no smell of mold is detected. Active mold left under encapsulated areas can grow again, so it is important to kill all mold before painting or whitewashing.
Address Cause of Mold
As soon as all surfaces have dried, it's safe for a property’s occupants to move back into the area. If it hasn’t been already, the cause of the mold should be addressed after the remediation process has been completed. This may include leaks in the roof; humidity in the bathroom or basement; leaking gutters, and drafty windows.
Several days before the we arrive, move as much furniture and other items unaffected by the mold as possible to clear the way. If there’s even a small chance that an item has mold, leave it. Don’t risk spreading spores and making mold appear in other areas.
A short time before our arrival, place house pets in a separate room or in the backyard. Also, move cars from the driveway or garage to clear a wide access area from the outside all the way to the mold area.
Preparation
We generally park our truck as close as possible to a doorway, lay down plastic sheeting, then run hoses through the house to the mold area.
If the mold affected area is accessible from the outside, such as a crawlspace, we may be able to get access without going through your house. We will take care to keep your house clean and leave other areas unaffected while we’re working.
Suiting-Up Process
As with any other hazardous process, such as lead-based paint or asbestos removal, our mold removal specialists fully suit up for action: head-to-toe white suits, booties, goggles, and respirators. Please note that this does not always mean that we will be removing toxic mold. Many types of mold found in the home are not hazardous. Instead, standard operating procedure for remediating mold is to assume that all mold is toxic even if it is not.
Removal of Items
Items that can be easily removed are disposed of in a safe manner. Generally, porous items damaged by the mold must always be removed; they cannot be cleaned. These may include items like drywall, plaster, carpets, rugs, fabric furniture, and clothing.
Anything removed from the remediation area is tightly bagged into air-tight, thick plastic bags. The bags are wiped down to remove any mold. Depending on local laws and regulations, we may dispose of items in the landfill, or we may need to dispose of them in another place.
Spray Down
The first step of this two-step cleanup process is to spray the mold area with a biocide, an EPA-approved liquid that kills mold. Please note that bleach is not approved by the EPA for killing mold, so don’t use it as a DIY mold removal treatment. Typically, this first step will take less time than the second step.
Wait Period
After the spray down, the workers leave so the biocide can go to work, killing the mold spores. The wait period varies and will be over once the mold is dead and spray has dried. Also, because paint or whitewash is used for encapsulation, the surface must be dry before application.
Encapsulation
The workers will spray with a type of paint or whitewash that encapsulates the remaining mold spores. We will generally spray well beyond the mold-infested area to get any errant spores and prevent regrowth. For example, if only a small part of an attic has mold, we will likely still spray the entire attic out of an abundance of caution.
Check For Success
Mold remediation treatment is considered successful if no visible mold remains and if no smell of mold is detected. Active mold left under encapsulated areas can grow again, so it is important to kill all mold before painting or whitewashing.
Address Cause of Mold
As soon as all surfaces have dried, it's safe for a property’s occupants to move back into the area. If it hasn’t been already, the cause of the mold should be addressed after the remediation process has been completed. This may include leaks in the roof; humidity in the bathroom or basement; leaking gutters, and drafty windows.
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