What to do if you find mold, before help (us) arrives!

4/10/2020 (Permalink)

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Have you found mold in your home recently? It can damage your property value and put your health at risk, so it’s obviously important to eliminate it ASAP. Schedule remediation with a reputable mold remediation company today to get the process started. Here are several steps to get your home ready for us to come and professionally remove the mold(s).

Remove Your Possessions

The first step you have to take is to remove any items from the mold-infested area. Sort through what to save and what to toss out; then, thoroughly clean the surfaces of any items you are keeping. Afterwards, put them in a safe place until all the mold is removed.

Block Off the Area

It’s important to isolate the mold-ridden area to prevent it from spreading throughout the property. Tape plastic sheets over the air vents and doorways near the infested space until a mold remediation company can come to your home and set up professional containment's. This will prevent the mold from seeping into air vents and spreading.

Do NOT Ventilate!!

While opening up windows or turning on fans near the moldy space might seem like a good idea, it can actually do more harm than good! Remember that ventilation can cause the mold spores to spread!

Leave the Area Alone

Mold can look quite ugly, so you may be tempted to remove some of it off with bleach or other cleaning products. Doing this, however, may actually cause the mold spores to become airborne and move to other areas of your home. To prevent further issues, avoid touching the area and allow the mold remediation experts to take care of everything from beginning to end.

By following these tips, you can successfully get your home ready for mold remediation. SERVPRO of South Fleming Island / North Bradford County in Florida specializes in cleanup and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, including mold removal, water damage restoration, and fire damage repairs. The technicians are trained at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility and ready to deal with any issues. For more information, call them at (904)-290-4040!!