Mold remediation sounds serious because it is.  Understanding what mold remediation involves can mean the difference between endangering or protecting your family and your home. In this article, we’ll briefly describe and outline the mold remediation process and point out when and why it might be time to call a certified mold remediation professional.

• The mold remediation process
• Mold remediation standards
• When to call a certified mold remediation professional

The mold remediation process

Mold remediation involves a more detailed and thorough process of combatting mold infestation, returning a home to safe mold levels both for its inhabitants and the home itself from a structural standpoint. Remediation identifies the cause of active mold growth to control mold levels.

Think of this process as extreme cleaning at the microscopic level. In more severe cases, remediation involves removing parts of walls, floors, or structures (a good reason to call a certified professional).

Remediation follows 6-steps:

1. Assessment Appointment
2. Home Preparation
3. Isolate Affected Areas
4. Remove Mold-Damaged Materials
5. Cleaning
6. Final Test

Mold remediation standards

There are strict regulations around the remediation process including:

-Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

-Proper containment of affected areas

-Maintaining indoor air quality

-Protecting unaffected property parts

When to call a certified mold remediation professional

Removal is only part of the process of combatting mold problems. Complete mold removal is impossible, so the next best thing is to remediate mold.

Mold remediation involves removing mold to safe levels (known as the point of normal or healthy fungal ecology) for you and your home. If you have a mold outbreak covering over 10 sq ft, you likely need an expert mold remediation service.

Also keep in mind that attempting to remove mold by yourself without proper containment will trigger mold spores cross-contaminating additional areas.

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