Mold Growth Mistakes to Avoid in Your Home or Office

12/14/2021 (Permalink)

Mold often takes home and building owners by surprise if they haven’t recently experienced flooding or other noticeable water damage. Phoenix tends to be dry so for those who recently moved to the Valley from more humid parts of the country, mold is often the last issue they think they’ll contend with. However, the buildup of indoor moisture from high relative humidity during monsoon season, plumbing issues, or roof leaks may lead to mold damage, regardless of what the weather is outside when you discover mold. If you suspect mold damage in your home or office building, avoid these mistakes to keep from making the problem worse.

The importance of addressing mold damage

It is important to take precautionary measures when dealing with mold damage in your home or office building. You want to not only get rid of the mold growth you have but keep it from getting worse or returning again at a later date. Our SERVPRO technicians evaluate the level of contamination and choose the right approach for the job at hand to get the best results. Our pros are trained in how to correctly deal with mold issues and mold remediation, avoiding the mistakes a homeowner or building owner may make who is not familiar with mold and how it works, and residual issues it could leave behind.

Taking appropriate precautions when dealing with mold growth

Many people who experience mold think a little bleach can resolve the issue, but that’s not necessarily the case. SERVPRO technicians are careful not to spread the mold contaminant to clean and unaffected areas, and if we must disturb the mold growth when cleaning the site, we make sure containment procedures are already in place to keep things in check. Containment also helps limit mold exposure to the occupants in the home or office. Many owners skip this step and can make matters worse, from additional growth to odor problems. We do damp wiping and HEPA vacuuming to remove and potential spores before they spread. Our technicians determine the airflow direction and clean areas towards that path, and the cleaning process starts from the structure's top towards its bottom for the best results; it’s all a part of our proven mold remediation process.

What else SERVPRO does to stop the growth and prevent damage

When drying the items and rooms in an impacted home or building, our SERVPRO technicians remove any wet objects from the area to speed up evaporation. After that, we set up dehumidifiers to lower the humidity in the room to discourage more growth. If necessary, we’ll remove damaged items that can’t be restored and dispose of safely after informing the homeowner or building owner of the situation. We do our best to restore impacted items utilizing several methods of cleaning your contents, but not everything may be salvageable if the damage is too much.

Contact SERVPRO to get the job done

At SERVPRO of Central Phoenix, we understand mold growth and know how to handle mold remediation, including odor removal. If you experience mold issues in your home, contact us 24/7 at 602-386-4268 to get the job handled.