When you find mold in your home, you wonder what you can do about it. Mold can cause negative health effects in addition to being unsightly and destructive. These five steps to effective mold remediation will help to eliminate the mold in your home.

Locate the moisture source

The first step toward mold remediation is to locate the source of moisture. Why? Mold cannot grow without moisture. Sometimes the source of moisture will be obvious, like a leaky faucet or bathtub, but it is not always obvious. Locate the source of moisture. Turn it off or have it fixed.

Document the mold problem

Professionals will be able to determine the full extent of the mold problem, but you can document what you are able to see. Write down where you have found mold and take photos. If you were able to locate the source of moisture, record that information as well.

Determine the extent

How many rooms are affected by the mold? Does it seem to be isolated to one location, or could it be in a variety of places? How deep does the mold go into the woodwork? These questions need to be answered before effective mold remediation can take place. If we only take care of surface mold, then the mold can come back.

Clean and remediate the mold problem

The next step in effective mold remediation is to remove the mold and clean the area. Professionals have the necessary gear and training for safe mold removal. In general, this should not be attempted by the homeowner or resident of the property. Some structures may need to be completely removed, while others only need a thorough cleaning. The area is cleaned and dried.

Double-check the mold remediation

Once mold remediation and repairs have been completed, it is important to double-check that everything has been covered. Missing one spot means that the mold will come back. Effective mold remediation involves being thorough in the job. Our team of professionals will ensure that we have completed effective mold remediation before leaving your home or office.

Mold does not have to be something that homeowners need to accept. Cleaning with bleach is ineffective and dangerous, so it is important to hire a company that you can trust and that will do the best job at an affordable price. For effective mold remediation, give us a call for a consultation! We can get your home back to being mold-free!