What Has To Go When Mold Grows in Warrington

7/31/2017 (Permalink)

Mold can spread very quickly. Contact SERVPRO at the first sign for best results.

SERVPRO Technicians Follow Proven Protocols When Dealing with a Mold Infestation

Trying to manage a moldy situation on your own usually is not a smart decision. Even though the area affected seems small, know that the microbial infestation may spread if cleaned up improperly. Mold growth also needs no light to thrive, so it commonly hides in hard to access areas, showing just a portion of a larger outbreak. SERVPRO offers expert mold remediation services and educates homeowners on life after mold abatement.
 
The hot, humid climate creates conditions supportive of mold damage in many Warrington residences. An air conditioning glitch or poorly operating dehumidifier that allows the ambient humidity inside your house to exceed 60 percent for even one or two days gives microbial growth a boost. Our mold remediation team deals with your current outbreak and gives solid advice on retention of personal belongings afflicted with mold.
 
Homeowners who try to make decisions on which items are salvageable when infected with mold need information. This is particularly important if they have emotional attachments to damaged articles. SERVPRO technicians help evaluate which of your belongings are likely to respond well to disinfection and which, sadly, may never be rendered mold-free. Non-porous items release mold involvement well if properly cleaned and treated with a professional antimicrobial. Minimally affected fabrics often launder or dry clean well. Having our crews handle the materials, wearing personal protective gear, keeps you and your family safe from untreated mold.
 
SERVPRO technicians offer advice throughout the process, and we also work with your insurance to attempt to limit your out of pocket costs. The longer the mold attached to an object and the harder it is to dry it out, the less sensible it is to keep it. Realizing that moldy items continue to shed spores make hard decisions easier. Irreplaceable mementos made of paper may be restored using a freeze-drying process, but the technique primarily removes water, not active mold colonies.
 
We follow the EPA protocol when remediating mold. We contain, remove, and discard the mold colonies and items contaminated beyond salvaging. Sanitizing the areas affected is the next step. The remediation requires the elimination of the moisture source as well as clean up. When excessive humidity is the culprit, tuning up dehumidifiers and properly sizing AC units, along with the use of exhaust fan and other ventilation strategies, goes a long way toward reducing moisture -- mold’s accelerant.
 
Call (850) 469-1160 to arrange for a mold remediation consultation. SERVPRO of West Pensacola has the trained technicians and products to get your mold issues under control.

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